a natural source of energy that will run out because it cannot be reproduced, such as coal, oil and natural gas

a natural source of energy that will never run out, such as flows of wind, water and solar energy

sources of energy that can be reused and so will last into the future, such as biofuels and nuclear energy

Classification of energy – non-renewable, renewable and recyclable

Geography

Environmental impacts of energy extraction

Factors affecting access to energy resources

Global patterns of energy use and causes of variations

Distribution of oil reserves, factors affecting growth of oil consumption

Changing oil supply and prices

Developing conventional oil/gas sources in sensitive or remote areas

Developing unconventional oil/gas sources in sensitive or remote areas

Reducing demand on fossil fuels

Costs and benefits to fossil fuel alternatives

Energy futures – contrasting views

Changing attitudes to unsustainable energy consumption

This unit teaches pupils about different energy resources, their extraction and uses. Pupils learn about the different types of energy, the factors affecting extraction and the patterns and inequalites associated with production and consumption. Pupils also learn about energy futures.

Energy

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

Recyclable energy can be reused, but isn’t always naturally replaced.

Renewable energy is reused after processing.

Which statement best explains the difference between recyclable and renewable energy?

What is energy used for in everyday life?

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

What is the main source of energy for Earth?

Why might we use more renewable energy in the future?

Classification of energy – non-renewable, renewable and recyclable

Lesson outcome