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Energising Communities: Communicating the Science of Renewable Power
Lesson1 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 8SciencePhysicsEnvironmentalClimate ChangeEnergySustainabilityEconomicIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will explore various types of energy, along with their transfers and transformations, through hands-on experiments. They will apply this knowledge to understand how energy is produced from sources like wind power, solar power, batteries and hydropower. Students will then learn about occupations in the renewable energy sector that involve liaising with communities and the wider public, and will use their understanding of renewable energy systems to create a science communication piece to explain how renewable energy is harnessed and its benefits to society and the environment.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- investigate various types of energy, along with their transfers and transformations, through hands-on experiments
- apply their knowledge to explain to an audience how energy is produced from renewable sources
- learn about occupations in the renewable energy sector that require communicating about clean energy.
Success criteria
Students can:
- classify various types of energy in renewable energy systems, such as solar, batteries, wind and hydro, and describe the energy transfers and transformations occurring in each system
- conduct experiments or demonstrations to observe and explain energy transfers and transformations in different renewable energy sources
- develop communication skills by applying their knowledge of renewable energy occupations and their understanding of renewable energy systems to inform an audience about how renewable energy is harnessed and its benefits to society and the environment.
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