Reducing energy use
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain a range of actions I and others can take to reduce energy use, and why this matters.
Key learning points
- Activities at home and at school use different types and amounts of energy.
- Heating, lighting, cooking and heating water use lots of energy and can be monitored by meter readings.
- Different forms of transport use very differing amounts of energy, but active travel uses the least.
- Reducing energy use can contribute to reducing the impacts of climate change.
Keywords
Appliances - Appliances are devices used for a particular purpose that usually require electricity to work, e.g. fridge, vacuum cleaner or TV.
Meters - Meters measure the flow and amount of electricity or gas into different buildings or homes.
Active travel - Active travel is ways of travelling that involve some activity from people, e.g. walking, cycling or scooting.
Common misconception
Individuals can't make an impact on reducing energy usage.
We all have a part to play in reducing energy usage.
Teacher tip
Keep an energy usage diary for your class for a day / week. Then keep another diary after discussing energy usage measures as a class and compare the differences.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does this energy use map tell us?
Q2.Which of these countries gets most of its energy from renewable sources?
Q3.Match the power to its energy source
water
wood and plants
sunlight
Q4.Which renewable energy source tends to produce more electricity in winter?
Q5.Producing power from which of these sources of energy creates carbon emissions?
Q6.Which of the following statements is true
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a meter?
Q2.Which of the following is not a form of active travel?
Q3.Which of the following is an electrical appliance?
Q4.Order the energy usage in different transport sectors in the UK in 2022. Start with the highest usage.
Q5.Which of the following are suggestions for how to reduce energy use?
Q6.Order these school uses of energy use from highest to lowest
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