Other+energy+resources

7I Energy and sustainable living

Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Be able to give examples of renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Know what biomass is.
 * Objectives (what you will learn this lesson)**


 * Starter**
 * Review homework / Key term quiz


 * Activities**


 * 1) Review the [|presentation on hydroelectricity] and watch the videos below on solar energy and Hockerton's energy
 * 2) Watch the Brainpop tutorials on first a general one on [|energy sources], [|wind energy], [|nuclear energy] and [|biofuels]
 * 3) Answer the textbook Q1-6 from p124-5 of Exploring Science
 * 4) What are the [|advantages and disadvantages of the different energy resources]? Work in groups to match the advantages and disadvantages with each energy resource. Paste your own copy into your exercise book.
 * 5) Are biofuels a good thing? work in groups (either for or against) then make your case against another group. Use [|this document] as a starting point. Brainpop and other sources of information may help you improve your case.
 * 6) Extension: who is Trevor Bayliss and why did he invent [|clockwork radios]? Read the worksheet and answer the questions

How is energy generated at Hockerton? Watch and find out media type="file" key="ES7_Ic125_03vco.flv" width="360" height="270"
 * Movies**

Find out how solar energy is converted into electrical energy in California media type="file" key="ES7_Ic125_04vvv.flv" width="360" height="270"


 * Summary**
 * Review completed classwork
 * Complete the [|quiz worksheet] in groups

Complete the [|gapfill summary on biofuels]
 * Homework**