Producing+electricity

=Producing Electricity= Producing electricity is essential for the way we live today. However, the methods and fuels we use to produce our electricity are not always sustainable and can have some very negative effects on our environment.

We need to know what the differences are between renewable and non-renewable energy resources - and the advantages and dis-advantages of each type.

Start by having a look over the powerpoint from the lesson to remind yourself of the key points.

Here's a copy of the worksheet used to work out the number of wind turbines a town would need.

To remind yourself of some of the methods and issues surrounding electricity production, check out some of these websites: [|Energy Resources] - some good quizzes to check your understanding [|Renewable Energy] - this has loads of info on how renewable resources are used