Lesson 1: Where does our energy come from?
Developing an understanding of energy sources and their trading routes.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit you might want to check children can recall:
Trade is the buying and selling of goods or services.
That energy is often changed from electricity or gas into light and heat.
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In this unit
Assessment – Geography Y6: Where does our energy come from?Lesson 2: What is renewable energy?Lesson 3: How does the United States generate energy?Lesson 4: How does the United Kingdom generate energy?Lesson 5: What is the best way to generate energy?Lesson 6: Where is the best place for a solar panel on the school grounds?Optional sustainability lesson: What actions can we take to make the world more sustainable?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 8 May 2026
