Energy and resources

MOD provision of security to oil supplies

Synopsis

This lesson explores resources, their sources and their management. Both renewable and non-renewable resources are considered, with specific reference to the MOD's development work in bio-fuels and other alternative fuel sources and the continued use of nuclear power. Global dependence on fossil fuels is explored, including the wide variety of products manufactured using crude oil as well as fuels, and the importance of oil to world economies.

Students might consider the importance of protecting oil and gas facilities and other sites of power production and the possible role of the MOD in providing protection. Detailed consideration is given to the relationship between development and resource consumption throughout the lesson.

MOD Topic

MOD provision of security to oil supplies

Curriculum Checklist

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Curriculum Links

• English
• ICT
• Citizenship
• Science
• Design & Technology

Prior Knowledge

Renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
Demand for resources and energy.
Resources and their management.

Learning Outcomes

Lower ability students will:

• Have an understanding of the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources.
• Be aware of some of the main sources of energy and their alternatives.
• Understand that there is a relationship between energy consumption and development.
• Understand that resources are significant and need to be protected.

Average ability students will:

• Have a good understanding of the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources and be able to define both well.
• Be aware of most of the main sources of energy and their alternatives, with the ability to explain how some of them are generated.
• Have a fair understanding of the relationship between energy consumption and development.
• Have an appreciation of the significance of resources to world economies and the importance of protecting their sources and the need to continue researching into new sources of power (e.g. bio-fuels).

Higher ability students will:

• Have a clear understanding of the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources and be able to define both eloquently.
• Be aware of all the main sources of energy and their alternatives, with the ability to explain how each is generated.
• Have a precise understanding of the relationship between energy consumption and development and be able to cite examples.
• Have an excellent appreciation of the significance of resources to world economies and the importance of protecting their sources and the need to continue researching into new sources of power (e.g. bio-fuels).

Lesson code

G8