Secondary resources

Energy, electricity and the wind

Topics:

Current electricity, Energy changes and transfers, Energy changes in systems, Energy resources and fuels

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Discover the essential science of different energy stores and how energy is transferred. Look closely at renewable energy resources and how electricity is generated from the wind. Take on a real-life decision-making challenge, listening to the viewpoints of stakeholders before planning the best location for a new offshore wind farm. Careers content featuring a stakeholder engagement advisor and a wind turbine technician, showcases real jobs and links knowledge and skills with the world of work.

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Essential science

A series of lessons that will get you started…

Lesson

Secondary resources

11-14

Electricity from the wind

Build knowledge of wind, wind energy and its advantages and disadvantages including convection, renewable energy resources and energy stores.

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Real-world challenge

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Career connection

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