AQA GCSE New Specification 8463 Unit 3.1 Energy Demands

Objective:
To learn about energy required in every day life and where it comes from.

Learning outcomes:
Core: level 4
Identify which fuels are renewable and which are non-renewable.
Identify activities that require large energy transfers.
Describe biofuels as carbon neutral whereas fossil fuels are not..

Challenge: level 6
Outline the operation of a fossil fuel burning power station.
Outline the operation of a nuclear power station.
Explain why biofuels are considered carbon neutral.

Aspire: level 8
Compare energy use from different sources and different societies from available data.
Compare fossil fuels and nuclear fuels in terms of energy provided, waste, and pollution.
Discuss some of the problems associated with biofuel use and production.