Energy futures – contrasting views
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why different groups have contrasting views about energy futures.
Key learning points
- Energy futures are different possible ways in which energy might be produced, consumed and managed in the future.
- Different groups have contrasting views about energy futures.
Keywords
Energy futures - different scenarios about ways in which energy might be produced, consumed and managed in the future
Net zero - balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere with the amount removed from it
Common misconception
Net zero means no greenhouse gas emissions at all.
In fact, net zero allows for greenhouse gas emissions as long as they are balanced by carbon being removed from the atmosphere.
Teacher tip
The Royal Meteorological Society and Royal Geographical Society have produced resources based on the IPCC climate change report for 2021/22 which, though aimed at A level students, provide great resources for investigating this topic at GCSE, too.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?
Q2.Which of these is a renewable energy source?
Q3.Why are renewable energy sources important?
Q4.Which energy source is not renewable?
Q5.Which of these energy sources is dependent on the weather?
Q6.What is a major problem with using non-renewable energy?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keyword to its correct definition.
scenarios for how energy might be produced and used
balancing greenhouse gas emissions with removals
having reliable and affordable energy available
Q2.Which method would help a country reach net zero?
Q3.Why do some people prefer fossil fuels over renewable energy?
Q4.Net strategies include reducing emissions and removing carbon.
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