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Energy storage: How geology can help to balance supply and demand
Provided by: British Geological Survey
Activity type(s): Lesson plan, Classroom activity, Video
Duration: N/A
Suitable for ages: 11-14 years old
Description:
A complete lesson with video and worksheets on the topic of energy storage. Compatible with remote teaching.
Outline:
To investigate how renewable energy can be stored, using the context of home heating.
Activities:
• Video introduction to large-scale energy storage as a solution to the challenges of balancing the UK’s energy demand with the variable and intermittent supply from renewable energy resources
• Drawing and analysing bar chart of temperature data
• Mapping locations using six-figure grid references
• Interviewing a family member about home heating systems
Introductory video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvRgWL0BPzA&list=PLxpzCdkdwTWD3tv8rQTOOvl9YqRZkB8Uo
Links to activity files: https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Energy-Storage-Lesson-Pack.pdf
https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Lesson-details-for-Energy-Storage.docx
Subject areas:
- Energy resources
- Factors influencing design (incl. legislation)
- Geographical skills
- People and places
- Energy and the environment
- Analysis and evaluation
- Development of scientific thinking
- Investigation
- Data presentation
Keywords: energy, energy storage
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