The palm oil dilemma

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 future: hydroponics and aquaponics

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?

Why has rainforest been cleared in parts of the world?

What is a problem with oil palm plantations?

Why do experts recommend certified sustainable palm oil instead of a full ban?

One that can naturally be replaced quickly

We use them faster than nature replaces them

Which of these comes from a renewable source?

The palm oil dilemma

Lesson outcome