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Wood as a renewable and energy efficient resource

Lesson Overview:

In this renewable resources lesson and video, students will learn about renewable and non-renewable resources and the energy and processes used to produce various every day materials and products and their impact on the environment.

To make the most of this lesson, download the PDF lesson plan and watch the video. You have two options for watching your video, watch it via the embedded YouTube player or watch it via the YouTube website link provided.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05oxv-AF-m8

Year Level/s:

7, 8, 9, 10

Key Curriculum Areas / Subject:

Science

National Curriculum Codes:

ACSHE121, ACSHE136, ACSHE230, ACSSU116, ACSSU190

Strand Content Description:

Science

• ACSHE121 - Science understanding influences the development of practices in areas of human activity such as industry, agriculture and marine and terrestrial resource management.
• ACSHE136 - Science understanding influences the development of practices in areas of human activity such as industry, agriculture and marine and terrestrial resource management.
• ACSHE230 - The values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research.
• ACSSU116 - Some of Earth’s resources are renewable, but others are non-renewable.
• ACSSU190 - Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations.

General Capabilities:

Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding, Personal and Social Capabilities

Cross Curriculum Priorities:

Sustainability

Curriculum Connections:

Design and Technologies

ScOT Catalogue Terms:

Energy Conservation, Environmental Management, Industries, Non-Renewable Resources, Renewable Energy

Theme/s:

Forestry - Sustainability and Certification, Forestry Products - Processing and Technology, Forest Futures - Carbon Renewable Resources and Innovation

Resource Type/s:

Primary: Multimedia

Secondary: Student Worksheet

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