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Planning to do fieldwork
I can use my understanding of renewable energy to plan a fieldwork enquiry.
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- Year 5
Planning to do fieldwork
I can use my understanding of renewable energy to plan a fieldwork enquiry.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Solar power is one type of renewable energy.
- Solar farms need certain conditions to work at their best.
- A fieldwork enquiry can help us look at solar power in more detail.
Keywords
Solar farm - a large area of solar panels that together can make a lot of renewable energy
Sustainable - meeting the needs of today without damaging the needs of future generations
Fieldwork enquiry - an investigation where data is collected, presented and examined so we can answer a geographical question
Land use - the purpose of the land and how humans are currently using it
Common misconception
Solar panels do not work in the shade.
Solar panels do work in the shade and on cloudy days but they are less efficient in these conditions.
Pupils will often confuse the different stages of the enquiry cycle. It is a good idea to have the cycle displayed in the classroom so it can always be referenced.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Solar power is one type of…
Solar power is one type of…
non-renewable energy.
water energy.
climate change.
Q2.Solar power comes from…
Solar power comes from…
the wind.
the waves.
oil and gas.
Q3.Which of the following statements is true?
Which of the following statements is true?
Using renewable energy pollutes the atmosphere.
Using renewable energy is bad for our health.
Using renewable energy only happens in poorer countries.
Q4.Unfortunately, sometimes equipment to produce renewable energy can be __________ to install.
Unfortunately, sometimes equipment to produce renewable energy can be __________ to install.
easy
cheap
quick
Q5.To solve the energy problem, people can both use renewable energy and…
To solve the energy problem, people can both use renewable energy and…
pay more for their energy.
try to use more energy.
take down wind turbines.
Q6.Geography fieldwork means we do some learning…
Geography fieldwork means we do some learning…
at home.
before school starts.
on our own.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these are needed when locating solar panels?
Which of these are needed when locating solar panels?
dark areas
tall buildings
small areas of land
Q2.We can investigate solar power in our school grounds by doing a enquiry.
We can investigate solar power in our school grounds by doing a enquiry.
Q3.Light that comes from the sun is known as…
Light that comes from the sun is known as…
heat.
solar panel.
intensity.
Q4.Solar panels will work in the shade but…
Solar panels will work in the shade but…
will overheat quickly.
not in direct sunlight.
are very expensive.
