Sustainable Energy Choices and UK's Energy Usage Insights
Explore the social and economic aspects of energy choices, understand the different forms of energy used in the UK, and discuss the implications for a balanced energy supply focusing on sustainability and renewables. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector through the Champions for Wind program.
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Champions for wind; Lesson 4: Sustainable Energy This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 1
By the end of the lesson you should be able to Describe the social and economic choices about energy Explain the social and economic choices about energy Suggest reasons for the UK s energy choices This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 2
What are the different forms of energy used in the UK today? - sketch a pie chart showing what you think This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 3
What the UK actually uses This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 4
Discuss What should the UK use for energy? Choose an topic and discuss what you think it means Balanced energy supply Sustainability and renewables and or low carbon energy Social and economic choice Jobs and skills This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 5
The UK energy policy What energy resources should the UK use? This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 6
The UK energy policy Describe the social and economic choices about energy Explain the social and economic choices about energy Suggest reasons for the UK s energy choices This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 7
6 mark Question Jeff and Bill are having an argument. Jeff says that Nuclear power is the best idea for the UK s future energy needs, but Bill thinks that there needs to be more investment in renewables. Who is right? This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 8
Scoring points A decision that is justified with an argument Advantages and disadvantages of nuclear and renewables - cost/ waste/greenhouse gases/reliability /capacity Social and economic aspects discussed not just scientific This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 9
5-6 marks Answer includes the majority of the scoring points. Answer is clearly communicated. Use of scientific vocabulary and key terms is good. This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 10
3-4 marks Answer includes some of the scoring points. Answer is clearly communicated, but there are some errors in spelling and punctuation Use of scientific vocabulary and key terms is satisfactory. This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 11
1-2 marks Answer includes some of the scoring points. Communication is poor with significant errors in spelling and punctuation Little use of scientific vocabulary and key terms. This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 12
Picture Credits Energy Use Graph http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm ons/6/6f/Electricity_production_in_the_UK.P NG This material has been written by Matthew Docking as part of the Champions for Wind Project, made possible by funding provided by Forewind, Responsibility for the materials lies with the author and Forewind cannot accept any liability for these materials, or any consequences arising from their use 07/05/2025 13
