Why is fracking controversial?
I can describe what fracking is and explain the risks and benefits of fracking.
- Year 8
Why is fracking controversial?
I can describe what fracking is and explain the risks and benefits of fracking.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Supporters argue fracking creates jobs, lowers energy prices and reduces reliance on imports in uncertain times.
- Some countries have banned fracking due to risks like pollution, earthquakes, wildlife disruption and climate impact.
- Alternatives to fracking include renewable energy, nuclear, geothermal, biomass energy and improving energy efficiency.
- The UK Government shifted its stance on fracking, halting it in 2019 due to environmental risks and earthquakes.
Keywords
Fracking - a method of drilling into the Earth to extract oil and natural gas by injecting high-pressure fluids to crack rocks and release the resources trapped inside
Renewable energy - energy that comes from natural sources like the Sun, wind and water, which are constantly replenished and won't run out
Common misconception
Fracking shale gas is more environmentally friendly than other gas and fossil fuels.
Whilst shale gas releases less CO2 than coal and oil, it is still not a renewable energy source and has several other negative environmental impacts, such as using huge amounts of water.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its correct definition.
Q2. pollution can harm ecosystems and wildlife by causing entanglement, where animals get trapped or tangled in plastic materials.
Q3.What is one of the main reasons why plastic is difficult to replace?
Q4.Which of these is a key impact of climate change?
Q5.Recycling helps reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills and the environment, making it more by turning waste into new products.
Q6.Which of the following is the main cause of global warming?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its correct definition.
