Lesson Plan: 5P.4.09

Hamble Lesson Observation Plan
Learning About
How do we power our homes?
Keywords:
  • Energy (3)
  • Electrical (2)
  • Power stations (2)
  • Resource (2)
  • Nuclear (1)
  • Chemical potential (1)
  • Thermal (Heat) (1)
  • Solar power: A generation device which converts light to electrical energy. (1)
  • Light (1)
  • Kinetic (1)
  • Resource: An energy store that can be broken up to produce power. (1)
  • Renewable: Resources that are easily replenished. (1)
  • Non-Renewable: Resources which cannot be replenished. (1)
  • National grid: A system of power lines which link up all around the UK. (1)
  • Power: The rate of transfer of energy. P=E/t (1)
  • Electricity: A flow of energy through charged particles. (1)
  • Natural Gas (1)
  • Power stations: A site which produces electrical energy. (1)
  • Renewable (1)
Memory Anchor:
Method Precise Learning Objective Linked Question / Activity
(Designed for maximum working out)		 Stepping Stones Pitstop Check
(Thinking Map)
Most homes are heated with natural gas. This is piped to most homes through a national grid, although Rural homes may have a gas tank. What method is used to heat most homes? How do urban homes get this resource? How do rural homes get this resource?
T Non-Renewable Energy Resources include: - Coal - Oil - Gas - Nuclear What is a non-renewable energy source? Give some examples.
Homes used to be powered by oil. Some homes are still are. There is no national oil pipe network. What is the main difference between homes powered by gas and homes powered by oil?
Most of the other appliances in the home are powered by electricity. What are most of the appliances in the home powered by?
Electricity is generated in Power Stations which harness an 'Energy Resource'. Where is electricity generated?
T Renewable Energy Resources include: - Wind - Wave - Hydro - Tidal - Solar - Biomass - Geothermal What is a renewable energy source? Give some examples.
W Most thermal power stations convert Chemical (or Nuclear) Energy into thermal by burning and then into Electrical Energy (Intermediate steps optional). How do most thermal power stations work?

Draw an Energy Transfer Diagram for a thermal power station. Steam engine attached to SEP demo board.
W Most non-thermal power stations convert Kinetic Energy into Electrical Energy (Intermediate steps optional). How do most non-thermal power stations work?

Draw an Energy Transfer Diagram for a non-thermal power station.
W Solar power stations convert Light Energy into Electrical Energy directly. What energy transfers occur in solar power stations?

SEP demo board & lamp.
Links To the Big Ideas
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