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2040 - Exploring Energy
Lesson3 of 4 in this unit
PrimaryYear 5 - 6ScienceTechnologyDesign and TechnologiesEnvironmentalEnergySustainability
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with, the documentary film 2040, focusing on the topic of energy. Students begin by clarifying key terms around energy before participating in a group jigsaw activity to investigate different types of energy. They then explore a case study about local energy production from the documentary before creating a scientific poster to communicate their own ideas for local energy. Finally, students reflect on their learning by considering the question; “What is your energy 2040?”
We’ve taken elements of this lesson and adapted them for remote learning. You can find this activity here.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand that there are different types of energy sources
- understand that different types of energy have different environmental impacts
- understand that solutions to the environmental problems associated with energy production already exist
Success criteria
Students can:
- work collaboratively and independently
- contribute to group discussions
- create a scientific poster
- undertake research
- think critically and creatively about current environmental issues
Lesson Guides and Printables
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