The+generation+game

9I Buying energy

The generation game
Describe how electricity is generated. Describe how electricity gets to our homes. Recall which energy resources are used to make most of the electricity in the UK. Explain some of the advantages and disadvantages of different energy resources used to generate electricity.
 * Outcomes (what you will be able to do by the end of this lesson) **


 * Starter**
 * Review homework and completed work from last lesson

> media type="custom" key="26531900" > Now complete the table. You will need to find out about the different resources used to generate energy and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each. Use your own knowledge, textbook, the internet: > - S-cool summaries on [|non-renewable] and [|alternative energy resources] > - BBC Bitesize summaries on [|non-renewable] and [|renewable] resources > and the Brainpops videos listed below to help: > - [|Energy sources] is an overview of all main types of energy resource that we use > - [|Fossil fuels] > - [|Dams and hydroelectricity] > - [|Wind energy] > - [|Solar Energy]
 * Activities**
 * 1) Class activity on: steam engines and generators - see them in action, use them and see how they work.
 * 2) Investigate how magnets can be used to transfer kinetic energy into electrical energy using [[file:dcsks3science/ES9_CHAP_Ib5.pdf|producing electricity]]
 * 3) Watch and find out about how electricity is generated using [|e-chalk] and the [|Brainpop on Current electricity]
 * 4) Test your understanding of a powerstation using the [|drag and drop activity from Footprints Science]
 * 5) How does electricity get to our homes? Discuss
 * 6) Now complete the worksheet on [[file:dcsks3science/ES9_CHAP_Ib1.pdf|the generation game]]
 * 7) Complete Q3,4 from pages 106-7 of Exploring Science 9
 * 8) Either draw out a big table in your exercise book (you will need at least one page) or use the template below:
 * 1) Extension: not all the energy in fossil fuels is transferred to electricity when they are burnt in power stations. Find out why not by completing [[file:ES9_Ib106_04msu.doc|Wasted energy in a power station]]
 * 2) Extension: Batteries and cells are stores of [[file:ES9_CHAP_Ib8.pdf|portable energy]]. How do they work? Read and complete the worksheet to find out.

Review completed classwork / key term quiz
 * Summary**

Download complete the gapfill on, print-off and stick into your exercise book. You can copy and complete if you have a problem printing.
 * Homework**** activity options **

These [|PhET] demonstrations will help you understand what is inside a generators and how they work: > > media type="custom" key="20491844"
 * Useful links**
 * Faraday's Law
 * Faraday's electromagnet (use the generator tab)