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Map to Mix
Lesson4 of 5 in this unit
PrimaryYear 6ScienceInquiry SkillsEnvironmentalEnergySustainabilityEconomicIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Lesson Summary
Students will explore why Australia uses a mix of renewable and non-renewable energy sources to generate electricity. They will investigate how energy choices are shaped by available natural resources, sustainability considerations and the needs of communities. To apply their learning, students will analyse and represent data about Australia’s energy mix, identifying patterns and explaining how and why it changes over time.
Learning intentions
Students will:
understand why Australia uses a mix of renewable and non-renewable energy sources to generate electricity
explore how energy choices are influenced by natural resources, sustainability considerations and community needs.
Success criteria
Students will:
outline what an energy mix is and describe why different states and territories use different energy sources
represent data about Australia’s energy mix, including identifying patterns and explaining changes over time.
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