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The Science and Ethics of Renewable Energy
Lesson3 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7SciencePhysicsEnvironmentalEnergySustainability
Lesson Summary
Students will investigate how new evidence and different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge, focusing on the contemporary issue of climate change and fossil fuels. The lesson will also explore the ethical, environmental, social, and economic implications of renewable energy projects.
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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