Activity Introduction
Where does your energy come from? What do we need energy for? How does our energy use affect the liveability of the places that we live. In this activity, you will compare electricity produced from fossil fuel and solar to assess the impact of our energy choices on liveability.
This is a good activity for kids to complete independently.
Ideal for: Lower Secondary
Themes:
- investigate
- think and connect
Time required: 40 minutes
Curriculum connections: Geography, Critical and Creative Thinking. Sustainability
Curriculum codes:
Complete lesson for classroom teachers:
2040 – Energy And Liveability – Geography – Years 7 & 8
- Device with internet connection
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