Sustainable use of energy
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how energy efficiency and energy conservation can reduce the demand for energy, and use an example to discuss a local renewable energy scheme in Togo, an LIC.
Key learning points
- Many countries are taking action to use energy more sustainably.
- More sustainable energy use includes energy conservation and energy efficiency.
- Togo provides examples of local renewable energy schemes using solar power.
Keywords
Carbon footprint - the total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere by an individual, product, process, country, etc.
Efficiency - energy efficiency means using technology that needs less energy to perform the same task
Conservation - energy conservation involves changing people's behaviour in ways that mean they use less energy
Common misconception
Energy efficiency and energy conservation mean the same thing.
In fact, energy efficiency is about using technology to do the same task but with less use of energy, while energy conservation is about changing people's behaviour so they use less energy.
Teacher tip
A video of the PRAVOST rural electrification project is available on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/1036792638: it is in French with English subtitles.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their definitions:
A material useful to people
How something is spread out
How much is used by people
Not enough of something needed
Q2.What is a natural resource?
Q3.Which is an example of resource consumption?
Q4.Some countries use more than others.
Q5.Which of these countries is likely to consume the most?
Q6.Which is a renewable resource?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
Total greenhouse gases from an activity
Using less energy for the same task
Cutting energy use through behaviour
Q2.Which of these improves energy efficiency?
Q3.Energy helps reduce harmful gas emissions.
Q4.Why don’t efficiency and conservation mean the same thing?
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