In this Geography video, teachers are supported in exploring energy and global energy use. The video explains what energy is used for and introduces the difference between renewable and non-renewable sources, highlighting their environmental and geographical impacts.

Examples show how energy can be transferred, such as sunlight generating electricity through solar panels or wind powering turbines. Teachers are guided through key concepts including nuclear power as a non-renewable source, and renewable options such as hydroelectric, wind, solar, geothermal and biofuel. Considerations of how energy is traded globally and the challenges of balancing reliability, cost and sustainability are introduced.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Geography teacher videos.

See more of our Year 6 Geography scheme of work.

• Geography, Year 6, Where does our energy come from?, Lesson 1: Why is energy important?
• Geography, Year 6, Where does our energy come from?, Lesson 2: What is renewable energy?
• Geography, Year 6, Where does our energy come from?, Lesson 5: What is the best way to generate energy?