the ability to use a resource in a way that benefits people

the type, structure and layers of rock found beneath Earth’s surface

the amount of a fossil fuel that has been discovered and can be extracted and sold

hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is a method used to extract gas or oil from shale rock formations deep underground

Factors affecting access to energy resources

Geography

Classification of energy – non-renewable, renewable and recyclable

Environmental impacts of energy extraction

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

The ability to use energy resources for the benefit of people

What does 'access' to energy resources mean?

The discovered amount of fossil fuel that can be extracted and sold

Extracting gas or oil from deep shale rocks

Environmental concerns and extraction costs

There are no international rules about fossil fuels

Why might a country not extract all the fossil fuels it has?

What is an example of a non-renewable energy source?

Which of these is a renewable source of energy?

Energy that can be reused, like biofuels or nuclear material

What is a potential environmental impact of mining for fossil fuels?

Which of the following causes carbon emissions that contribute to global warming?

Recyclable energy can run out if not reused

Renewable energy is produced from fossil fuels

Recyclable energy is a type of non-renewable energy

Why is recyclable energy different from renewable energy?

Factors affecting access to energy resources

Lesson outcome