Geothermal energy in the UK lesson pack

Complete lesson plan with video and worksheets designed to support an interdisciplinary lesson on geothermal energy for 7-11 year olds.

Includes a teachers guide, introductory video, three worksheets and a class certificate.

Outline:
To investigate the geological conditions required to harness geothermal energy in the UK.

Activities:
• Video introduction to geothermal energy in the context of the Earth’s renewable and non-renewable energy resources
• Mapping locations using two-figure grid references
• Drawing bar chart comparing geothermal energy in different counties
• Reviewing case study of a geothermal power station

Curriculum links:

National Curriculum > Key stage 2 > Geography > Human and physical geography

Curriculum for Excellence > Second level > Science > Planet Earth > Energy sources and sustainability

For more geoscience information and resources for learners visit Discovering Geology from the British Geological Survey https://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/