Big Picture: Why is there a demand for energy?

• WHAT: Identify the causes of a rising demand for energy

• HOW: By using diamond 9 to rank the possible impacts of this

• WHY: So I can evaluate possible issues the energy crisis could cause for the future

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/energy-crisis-in-the-uk-pt-1-2/1443.html

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pHY7ss4Gdf8

• Watch the following video clips- why is there a demand for energy? Complete the mind map with figures to support

Connect: What’s the problem?

The energy crisis

Activate: Analyse the following images- can they help you increase your ideas on your mind map? Share your

responses with a partner

Demonstrate: What are the different impacts of a rising demand for

energy?

• Task A: Study map D on page 286 of your AQA textbook which shows the predicted impacts of global warming.

• Which do you think is the most worrying impact?

• Work in pairs to complete your diamond 9 diagram.

Remember you must be prepared to justify your decision!

Diamond 9: Predicted impacts of global

warming.

Key: Long term impacts = Short term impacts =

Reminder of key terms:

• Global warming: Rising emissions of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide and methane) are causing an increase in global climate

• Renewable: Resources that can be used again e.g. solar power, hydroelectric power

• Non- renewable: Resources that will eventually run out i.e. fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas)

So…what is the biggest issue?

I think the most significant issue is….

This is because………………………

…………………………………………….

Key words:

sustainability, global warming, crisis, energy, renewable, non-renewable, resources

• TASK B: Now return to your diamond 9. Colour code long term and short term impacts.

• TASK C: Do you notice a trend? Complete the following sentences:

My diamond 9 shows that the energy crisis has more short/long term impacts. Possible ways to reduce some of these impacts could be….

Is the energy crisis a long term or short term issue?

Long term: Effects that occur over a period of time. There might not be immediate evidence that this is happening (secondary impacts) Short term: The effect that happen instantly. There is immediate evidence (primary impact)

Reflect: How do YOU contribute to the global energy

crisis? • Nominate someone in

your group to discover how much energy they use..

Complete this quiz! • http://footprint.wwf.org.uk/quest

ionnaires/show/1/1/1

• Are you surprised by the result? Why? Why not?

Homework: What is your carbon

footprint?

Use tgi space to take the following quiz to find out how much carbon you burn.

• Evidence of completion: • Your carbon footprint score: • 3 ways you could reduce your carbon footprint.

Present your work as you wish!