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Not in my back yard: Finding locations for future energy developments Provided by British Geological Survey Lesson plan, Classroom activity, Video Description:

A complete lesson with video and worksheets on the topic of energy infrastructure placement. Compatible with remote teaching.

Outline:
To investigate and discuss the placement of energy infrastructure.

Activities:
• Video introduction to the concept of the 3 As that can be asked when examining the development of the Earth’s energy resources: accessibility, availability and acceptability
• Ranking of hypothetical developments from pupils’ homes
• Group discussion about hypothetical energy developments
• Mapping locations using four-figure grid references

Introductory video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sILgdr9Jlv4&list=PLxpzCdkdwTWD3tv8rQTOOvl9YqRZkB8Uo

Links to activity files https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Not-in-My-Back-Yard-Lesson-Pack.pdf
https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Lesson-details-for-Not-in-My-Back-Yard.docx Suitable for ages: 11-14 years old 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

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