Exploring Renewable Energy Sources Today

Year 9 Science Understanding Clean Energy for Our Future

What Energy Sources Do You Already Know?

Think about energy sources you see around you Are they renewable or non-renewable? Share with a partner - name 2 energy sources

What Makes Energy 'Renewable'?

Energy sources that never run out Naturally replenished over time Examples: sunlight, wind, flowing water Different from fossil fuels which take millions of years to form

Seven Types of Renewable Energy

Energy Sources Matching Activity

Work in pairs to complete your worksheet Match renewable energy sources with their descriptions Use the images and clues provided 5 minutes to complete the table

Evaluating Renewable Energy: Framework

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Pros and Cons Investigation

Work in small groups (3-4 students) Complete the pros and cons table for each energy source Think about: environment, reliability, and cost At least one advantage and one disadvantage per source 15 minutes - then we'll share findings

Key Learning Summary

We can list 7 types of renewable energy sources Each source has advantages and disadvantages We evaluate using environment, reliability, and cost Renewable energy is important for our sustainable future