Energy and Global Systems · Earth & Space

Sustainable Energy Resources

Evaluating the efficiency and environmental impact of renewable versus non-renewable energy sources.

Key Questions

  1. 1Can a modern nation survive entirely on weather-dependent energy?
  2. 2What are the hidden environmental costs of 'green' technologies?
  3. 3How do we measure the efficiency of an energy transfer system?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Science - Energy Resources
Year: Year 9
Subject: Science
Unit: Energy and Global Systems
Period: Earth & Space

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