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Exploring Energy Efficiency and Careers

SecondaryYear 9SciencePhysicsEnvironmentalClimate ChangeEnergySustainabilityEconomicIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Summary

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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