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The Science and Ethics of Renewable Energy

SecondaryYear 7SciencePhysicsEnvironmentalEnergySustainability

Summary

Learning intentions:

Students will...

  • understand how scientific knowledge evolves with new evidence and perspectives
  • analyse the impact of proposed scientific solutions to contemporary issues on society, including ethical, environmental, social, and economic considerations
  • explore potential future career opportunities in the field of renewable energy.

Success criteria:

Students can...

  • explain how new evidence or perspectives can alter scientific knowledge, using examples related to climate change and fossil fuels
  • examine the ethical, environmental, social, and economic implications of renewable energy projects, including the role of cross-cultural partnerships and First Nations land management techniques.

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