Electricity supplies

Activities

1. Blackout

This individual activity highlights our dependence on electricity and shows the importance of a reliable supply. It is suitable for homework.

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2. Electricity Quiz

This activity is an introduction to the topic. It consists of a quiz followed by discussion of the answers.

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3. How will the UK's electricity be generated in the future?

In this activity students investigate two scenarios for future electricity generation in the UK. The scenarios show how both world energy prices and UK policy influence projections of which fuels will be used. Calculations of carbon dioxide emissions for the two scenarios give some unexpected projections. The activity ends with a consideration of key policies in the UK government White Paper of 2003, "Our energy future - creating a low carbon future".

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4. Power Stations on the Map

This internet activity is a good way of introducing students to the electricity supply industry in the UK.

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5. Argument - decision making on nuclear power

  (estimated time: 20 minutes)

This activity introduces the basic structure of an argument. This is then extended to consider unspoken assumptions linking evidence and claim. The activity allows criticism of some simple arguments for or against nuclear power.

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