using nutrient-rich water to grow plants without soil

using nutrient-rich water from the farming of aquatic animals to nourish plants

meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own need

The future: hydroponics and aquaponics

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

A solution: genetically modified crops

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?

Meeting today’s needs without harm to future

Match the keywords with their definitions:

Why might farmers choose hydroponic or aquaponic systems?

Which of the following is a feature of aquaponics?

They don’t need any care or maintenance

What is a common misunderstanding about hydroponics and aquaponics?

Coal, oil or gas formed over millions of years

Which of these is a non-renewable resource?

Which continent consumes the most energy overall?

When a resource is in short supply, we say it is {{}}.

Which of these would reduce pressure on natural resources?

Which country has the largest population and growing demand for resources?

The future: hydroponics and aquaponics

Lesson outcome