Energy generation and storage
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the impact of energy generation on the manufacture of products.
Key learning points
- Fossil fuels are a non renewable source of energy.
- Renewable sources of energy harness naturally occurring phenomenon, such as wind.
- Energy can be stored for later use in batteries.
- WEEE is about safely disposing of batteries.
Keywords
Fossil fuels - coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years
Non-renewable energy sources - cannot be replaced when they are used up
Renewable energy sources - never run out and can be replenished naturally
Carbon emissions - volume of carbon produced contributing to global warming
Common misconception
Renewable sources of energy do not have any negative impacts.
Renewable sources of energy have high initial set up costs, are often weather dependent and require effective storage of energy.
Teacher tip
Have a search around to see which products you have that use non-renewable sources of energy. For example, wind up radios/torches, solar powered lights, calculators etc. These would be fabulous starting points for discusssion.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which renewable energy source uses flowing water to generate electricity?
Q2.Identify the fossil fuels.
Q3.Match the product to renewable or non-renewable source of energy.
renewable
non-renewable
Q4.Carbon emissions can be generated by:
Q5.What is a disadvantage of using non-renewable energy sources?
Q6.What is the one main purpose of a battery in a product?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the non-renewable sources of energy.
Q2.The stored energy in a wind-up toy is known as:
Q3.According to the WEEE directive, where can batteries be disposed?
Q4.Match the impact of using renewable energy sources in manufacturing to negative or positive.
negative (money)
environmental positive
environmental negative
positive (money)
positive image
Q5.Carbon emissions relates to the volume of carbon produced, which causes .
Q6.Batteries are en example of:
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