Overview

Throughout this lesson series students will be introduced to renewable and non-renewable resources and the implications of their use as a sustainable energy source in Australia.

Lesson Objectives

Students will:

• Identify resources as renewable or non-renewable.
• Consider the implications of using different sources of energy

Evidence of Learning

Can the student:

• Correctly identify energy sources as renewable or non-renewable
• Explain implications of different sources of energy for the sustainability of resources.

Example Learning Sequence

• Brainstorm renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
• Classify examples as renewable or non-renewable
• Identify renewable energy sources for Australia
• Research advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources.
• Create a PMI table for energy sources