Exploring Energy Efficiency and Careers

SecondaryYear 9SciencePhysicsEnvironmentalClimate ChangeEnergySustainabilityEconomicIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Lesson Summary

Students will analyse and compare the efficiency of electricity generation from coal, solar, hydro, and wind by using data, statistics, and industry insights. They will explore factors affecting energy efficiency and discuss potential career paths in the energy sector.

Learning intentions

Students will:

apply the law of conservation of energy to analyse and compare the efficiency of electricity generation from various energy sources, including coal, solar, hydro, and wind.

Success criteria

Students can:

explain what energy efficiency is and how it is represented in different energy systems
compare and analyse the efficiency of electricity generation from coal, solar, hydro, and wind using data, statistics, and industry interviews
identify factors affecting energy efficiency and discuss potential future careers in energy industries.

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Exploring Energy Efficiency and Careers

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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