Description
Generating electricity from the renewable energy sources, geothermal, solar and biomass and from nuclear, the non – renewable alternative energy source - this fully resourced lesson for middle school explains it all, together with the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
The aim is, not only to equip students to answer test questions, but explains the science to enable them to understand, and think about, reports they see in the media in respect of the problems the world faces in reducing its reliance on fossil fuels.
This pack has everything you need. The 49 - slide animated, easy to follow, PowerPoint with exit ticket quiz is supported by guided notes and a range of engaging individual and class activities.
The bundle comes with a pack of cards to play an enjoyable and engaging game of wildcard or snap to reinforce learning.
What It Covers
- Definition of the terms renewable, finite or reliable as applied to fuels.
- Explanation of nuclear fission of uranium and demonstration of why it is a chain reaction.
- Labelling diagrams of power plants using nuclear, geothermal and biomass energy.
- Explanation of how power plants using nuclear, geothermal and biomass energy work.
- Explanation of why biomass is carbon neutral.
- Why geothermal power plants are only cost effective in countries on the edges of tectonic plates.
- Correct positioning of solar panels containing photovoltaic cells on rooves in northern and southern hemispheres with the electricity they produced being used, stored or sold to the grid.
- The advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear, geothermal, biomass and solar energy to produce electricity including the economic and environmental factors.
What’s Included
- Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz and all answers to classwork and homework)
- Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
- Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
- Foldable (students use to make their own notes)
- Cut-and-stick activity pupil uses to make their own notes)
- Guided notes to support the PowerPoint (x4)
- Fact sheet
- Homework (x2) plus answers
- Fact share worksheet
- Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
- Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
Game
- 64 playing cards
- Animated PowerPoint with instructions for playing wildcard and snap
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Generating Electricity from Renewables, Fossil Fuels and Nuclear
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Generating Electricity From Renewable Energy & Nuclear Lesson & Card Game
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Description
Generating electricity from the renewable energy sources, geothermal, solar and biomass and from nuclear, the non – renewable alternative energy source - this fully resourced lesson for middle school explains it all, together with the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
The aim is, not only to equip students to answer test questions, but explains the science to enable them to understand, and think about, reports they see in the media in respect of the problems the world faces in reducing its reliance on fossil fuels.
This pack has everything you need. The 49 - slide animated, easy to follow, PowerPoint with exit ticket quiz is supported by guided notes and a range of engaging individual and class activities.
The bundle comes with a pack of cards to play an enjoyable and engaging game of wildcard or snap to reinforce learning.
What It Covers
- Definition of the terms renewable, finite or reliable as applied to fuels.
- Explanation of nuclear fission of uranium and demonstration of why it is a chain reaction.
- Labelling diagrams of power plants using nuclear, geothermal and biomass energy.
- Explanation of how power plants using nuclear, geothermal and biomass energy work.
- Explanation of why biomass is carbon neutral.
- Why geothermal power plants are only cost effective in countries on the edges of tectonic plates.
- Correct positioning of solar panels containing photovoltaic cells on rooves in northern and southern hemispheres with the electricity they produced being used, stored or sold to the grid.
- The advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear, geothermal, biomass and solar energy to produce electricity including the economic and environmental factors.
What’s Included
- Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz and all answers to classwork and homework)
- Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
- Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
- Foldable (students use to make their own notes)
- Cut-and-stick activity pupil uses to make their own notes)
- Guided notes to support the PowerPoint (x4)
- Fact sheet
- Homework (x2) plus answers
- Fact share worksheet
- Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
- Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
Game
- 64 playing cards
- Animated PowerPoint with instructions for playing wildcard and snap
For more lessons and games to support learning on this topic click below
Generating Electricity from Renewables, Fossil Fuels and Nuclear
Why not visit my store?
Gain credits for yourself towards other purchases.
Go to My Purchases page and use the Provide Feedback button to leave a review.
