Generating electricity
Learn the difference between a renewable and a non-renewable source of energy.
Every day we rely on the use of mains electricity, from lighting our homes, to charging up our mobile smartphones, to powering the latest games console. All the electrical energy that we use must be generated. This can be done using both renewable and non-renewable sources.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
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Activity overview
Generating electricity activity description, teacher's notes and curriculum links
Presentation
Generating electricity presentation investigating how electrical energy is created
Generating electricity handout
Student sheet to fill in their renewable and non-renewable energy choices
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