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Unit Summary

This unit explores how energy is produced and used, and how this links to climate change. Pupils compare renewable and non-renewable sources, consider how energy use can be reduced, and evaluate different responses to the world's growing energy demands.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain a range of actions you and others can take to reduce energy use, and why this matters.

Key Notes

• Activities at home and at school use different types and amounts of energy.
• Heating, lighting, cooking and heating water use lots of energy and can be monitored by meter readings.
• Different forms of transport use very differing amounts of energy, but active travel uses the least.
• Reducing energy use can contribute to reducing the impacts of climate change.

Vocabulary To Learn

• appliances: Appliances are devices used for a particular purpose that usually require electricity to work, e.g. fridge, vacuum cleaner or TV.
• meters: Meters measure the flow and amount of electricity or gas into different buildings or homes.
• active travel: Active travel is ways of travelling that involve some activity from people, e.g. walking, cycling or scooting.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Individuals can't make an impact on reducing energy usage.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Energy production Study Guide
• Energy use and climate change Study Guide
• Non-renewable energy sources Study Guide
• Renewable sources of energy Study Guide
• Solving the energy problem Study Guide