Global Citizenship Challenge

Lesson 7

Lesson Objective – Nod y wers• To gain an understanding of what renewable

energy is and why it is an important way of meeting future energy needs in a sustainable way

Skills Objective - Sgiliau• Critical thinking and developing working

relationships

Starter ActivityIn pairs discuss what you think renewable energy actually is. Write down a definition on page 21.

Task

In the UK, we use these different energy sources to produce electricity. Look at the different types of energy on page 21 and decide if this type of energy is renewable or non-renewable.

Circle your correct answer.

Coal19%

Oil0.1%

Nat-ural Gas46%

Nuclear23%

Hydro0.8%

Other re-

new-ables3.2%

Other (incl. Hydro pump storage)

8.3%

Using the graph, describe how Wales generates its electricity. Give one reason how supplying its energy using non-renewable

resources is not sustainable on page 22.

Task The information on the page 24 outlines the different possible options that WAG could use to produce renewable energy.

Read through the information and make a decision on which type of renewable energy Wales should invest in and why.

Make a decision on which type of renewable energy Wales should invest in and why. Write your thoughts on page 24.

Now read the information on wind farms on pages 25 and 26 of your booklet.

Task:

Using your existing knowledge of PESTLE. Decide if the advantages and disadvantages of wind power (outlined on page 26 of your booklet) are Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legislative or Environmental.

Write your answers in the table provided and be prepared to feedback to the class.