UNIT : Energy Choices and Security
Significant Ideas
- There is a range of different energy sources available to societies that vary in their sustainability, availability, cost and socio-political implications.
- The choice of energy sources is controversial and complex. Energy security is an important factor in making energy choices.
Content |
Core Resources |
Support Material |
Fossil fuels |
1. Introduction to energy resources Watch the video in the presentation and answer the following questions:
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Renewable energy |
Make notes about renewable energy sources to give pros and cons of each as a collaborative document
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Energy Security |
After watching the following video on renewable energy complete the questions on the worksheet: 2. Questions from video Review this Case study - Thailand energy strategy Read this article - Port augusta reinvents itself Now complete the following activity: 4. Coal fired power to solar city |
Weblink This article, published by The Guardian in June 2015, examines the issues surrounding the development of Arctic oil reserves. How will countries act? How will nature respond? |
Review |
Use this alternative text to expand your understanding:
Energy choices and security on Kognity |
Test next class UNIT 10 and 11 |