What is fuel poverty?

In the Fuel Poverty scheme of work, students investigate the topical issue of the cost and efficient use of energy. Using functional mathematics, they will analyse and interpret published facts and figures.

Activity info, teachers' notes and curriculum links

An engaging activity in which students will investigate what is meant by fuel poverty. This could be used as a starter activity in maths or design & technology, with a focus on economic reasons for the development of sustainable power sources.  

The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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