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How Science and Technology Drive Climate Solutions
Lesson3 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 10ScienceEarth and SpaceEnvironmentalClimate ChangeWaterEconomicIndustry, Innovation and InfrastructureJob ReadyTechnology
Lesson Summary
Students will investigate how advances in scientific knowledge enable advances in technology and engineering by exploring case studies in the renewable energy sector. They will learn about innovative materials and technologies, analyse their impact on renewable energy sustainability and identify potential careers in the future energy sector. Students will have the opportunity to apply their understanding by proposing a renewable energy innovation they have researched to a local renewable energy project.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand how technological advancements in materials and engineering have been driven by scientific discoveries and how these advancements contribute to more efficient solutions for mitigating climate change.
Success criteria
Students can:
- explain how the development of new materials, such as advanced solar cells and wind turbine components, has improved the efficiency of renewable energy technologies
- analyse specific renewable energy case studies to identify the key scientific and technological advancements that have contributed to climate change solutions
- describe the role of science in driving innovation and how these innovations lead to potential careers in the energy sector
- design a proposal that applies the renewable energy innovation they have researched to a local renewable energy project.
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