How Do Energy Sources Work and How Are They Misunderstood?

PrimaryYear 5 - 6SciencePhysicsEnvironmentalEnergy

Lesson Summary

Students will explore how renewable energy can be locally owned, and benefit people and the planet. As nominated members of the town council of Energyville, they will work in groups to choose the best energy source for this new town and develop a fact-checking guide to assist the mayor in making a reliable and informed decision.

Learning intentions

Students will:

evaluate electricity sources for reliability, safety and suitability
identify and differentiate between fact, misinformation and disinformation.

Success criteria

Students can:

identify the pros and cons of electricity sources using trusted information
create and apply a guide to fact-check scientific statements.

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Lesson Details

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How Do Energy Sources Work and How Are They Misunderstood?

Lesson Summary

Learning intentions

Success criteria

Lesson Guides and Printables

Lesson Details

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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