Topic outline

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  Renewable & Non-renewable Resources

  • Renewable & Non-renewable Resources - Teacher Background File

    An introduction to renewable and non-renewable resources, for teachers.
    Includes a suggested lesson sequence.

  • What are Resources - Student Activity - NEW File

    This activity asks students to decide what resources are and to examine different perspectives.

  • What are Resources - Teacher Notes - NEW File
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  Resources For Schools

  • Resources For Schools - Student Activity File

    Students consider resources by producing a list of resources that they need for school.

  • Resources For School - Teacher Notes File
  • Human Resources For School - Student Activity File

    Students explore types of resources by investigating the human resources in their school.

  • Human Resources For School - Teacher Notes File
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  Earth's Resources

  • Earth's Resources - Student Activity File

    Students examine the uses of the major resources on Earth and their relative importance.

  • Earth's Resources - Teacher Notes File
  • Hydrogen - Student Worksheet File

    Students explore hydrogen as an energy resource. 

  • Hydrogen - Presentation File
  • Hydrogen - Presentation Notes File
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  Timescale For Renewal

  • Timescale For Renewal - Student Research File

    Students research the time required for a range of resources to renew, examining whether they are considered renewable or non-renewable.

  • Timescale For Renewal - Teacher Notes File
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  Resource Use & Sustainability

  • Paper Aeroplanes - Teacher Notes File

    Student run a paper aeroplane folding relay, considering the factors involved in sustainability of a resource.

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  Renewable Resources

  • Solar Energy - Student Activity File

    Students explore PV cells, energy flow and the use of solar energy in space exploration. They also examine light intensity, through a short experiment. Finally, they investigate the efficiency of fixed solar panels throughout the year (note: we recommend customising this to your local area). 

  • Solar Energy - Teacher Notes File
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  Revision

  • Renewable & Non-renewable Resources - Student Review File

    Students review the concept of renewable and non-renewable resources by completing definitions, short answer questions and a word sleuth; full of important terms.