plants whose genes have been altered in a lab to give them improved traits

the amount produced, especially in farming

substances that are added to soil or sprayed on plants to protect the plants from pests such as insects

substances that are added to soil or sprayed on plants to protect the plants from weeds

A solution: genetically modified crops

Geography

Natural resources: The things we use

Energy use around the world

Energy in the UK

Windfarms: Decision making exercise

Fish resources

Sustainable fishing

Food resources

The future: hydroponics and aquaponics

The palm oil dilemma

Consumption and climate change

Rare earth materials

This unit teaches pupils about the growing demand for natural resources and the different renewable and non-renewable ways humans try to meet their needs. Pupils will learn the impact of overexploitation and some of the ways natural resource exploitation can be managed.

Natural resources: Can Earth meet our needs?

Match each keyword with the correct short definition:

What is the main purpose of genetic modification in crops?

The total amount of food produced on a farm is called the {{}}.

Which statement best explains the issue with assuming GM crops are always safe?

Which of the following is **not** a natural resource?

What does 'sustainable use of resources' mean?

Resources that can be replaced naturally are called {{}}.

Which country uses the most energy per person?

A solution: genetically modified crops

Lesson outcome