Energy from naturally replenishing sources: sun, wind, water, geothermal, biomass.
Produce little to no greenhouse gases.
Increasingly cheaper but depend on weather and large infrastructure.
Why do people support renewables?
Reduce climate change
Cleaner air
Long‑term cost savings
Energy independence
Why are some people cautious?
Wind and solar depend on weather
Expensive to build infrastructure
Need energy storage (batteries)
Takes space (wind farms, solar farm)
Activity description
Run a debate to help your pupils understand some the issues surrounding renewable energy generation, including the pros and cons of wind farm development.
Articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions.
Consider and evaluate different viewpoints, attending to and building on the contributions of others.
Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates.
Key Stage 2 (Age 7-11)
Year 5 and 6 (Age 9-11)
Ask questions to improve their understanding.
Distinguish between statements of fact and opinion.
Explain and discuss their understanding of what they have read, including through formal presentations and debates
Provide reasoned justifications for their views.
Geography
Key Stage 2 (Age 7-11)
Describe and understand key aspects of human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water.
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