Loading page...
Are you a CoolPlus subscriber? Log in to see the CoolPlus resource catalogue
Energy Transformations in Action: Exploring Pumped Hydro
Lesson2 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 8SciencePhysicsEnvironmentalClimate ChangeEnergySustainabilityEconomicIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will classify different types of energy as kinetic or potential and investigate energy transfers and transformations within the Kidston Pumped Hydro renewable energy project. They will explore how this system operates as a large-scale battery that stores and generates electricity and understand the factors influencing its sustainability. Students will also understand the careers involved in this renewable industry.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- explore the energy transfers and transformations in the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project
- understand the importance of energy storage systems like batteries in supporting renewable energy.
Success criteria
Students can:
- categorise energy types as potential or kinetic during various stages of the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project
- describe the different types of energy involved in the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project and outline their transformations and transfers
- outline the importance of the type, order and timing of particular energy transfers and transformations occurring in the system, and summarise their importance for enhancing sustainability.
Lesson Guides and Printables
Loading…