a form of energy that powers electronics by moving tiny charged particles

sources of energy that can be reused and will not be used up or run out (e.g. solar energy)

sources of energy that cannot be replaced that will eventually run out (e.g. coal)

natural substances that were formed over millions of years from the buried remains of ancient organisms; they include coal, oil and gas

Energy use around the world

Geography

Natural resources: The things we use

Energy in the UK

Windfarms: Decision making exercise

Fish resources

Sustainable fishing

Food resources

A solution: genetically modified crops

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?

Energy that powers devices by moving tiny charged particles

Energy sources that can be reused and won’t run out

Energy sources that will run out and cannot be replaced

Energy from ancient remains like coal, oil and gas

Because it is non-renewable but not formed from ancient life

Because it is renewable but not formed from ancient life

Why is nuclear energy sometimes confused with fossil fuels?

Which energy type can be reused many times?

Nuclear energy is a renewable energy source.

Nuclear energy is a non-renewable energy source but not a fossil fuel.

Which statement about nuclear energy is correct?

Materials or substances that come from nature & can be used by humans

Can be replaced naturally in a short time

Take millions of years to form and cannot be quickly replaced

Match these key terms with their definitions.

What is one example of a managed natural resource?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet