To you understand what non-renewable energy is, and become aware of its main limitations.
Key Words Renewable energy, non-renewable energy, power station, electricity, coal, pollution
Begin by discussing what electricity is used for and why it is so important.
Electricity has to be made and can be made in lots of different ways; and most of the UKs electricity is supplied by power stations, and that these are like factories that burn fuel (coal, oil and gas).
RED Read through with the teacher in your group the Information card Page 23
Amber Read independently the information on Page 23
GREEN can use the following Website to find out about Fossil Fuels. Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuel power stations use the fuel to heat water to make steam, like a giant kettle, and that the steam turns a big machine called a generator. The generator makes electricity as it spins very fast.
RED and AMBER Complete the worksheet on page 31 of your booklet.
Green Answer the following questions in full sentences.
1. What things need Electricity?
2. List fossil Fuels
3. Where does coal, oil and gas come from, and how much is used up each day?
4. What will happen to stocks of fossil fuels one day one day?
5. What are the 2 types of energy produced when we burn fossil fuels?
EXTENSION TASK (FOR ALL GROUPS)
Pupils can create a PowerPoint about all the different things that we use that need electricity.
Group recap about Fossil Fuels.
Tags: Energy Project, KS3, Plaza
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