| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Physics |
| Lesson Topic: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each method in terms of renewability, availability, reliability, scale and environmental impact |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each major energy source (fossil, nuclear, renewable) in terms of renewability, availability, reliability, scale and environmental impact.
- Compare and evaluate energy sources to determine their suitability for different applications.
- Analyse how the assessed factors influence national energy‑policy decisions.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen
- PowerPoint slides summarising each energy source
- Printed handouts with comparison tables
- Whiteboard and markers
- Group worksheet for source evaluation
- Calculators (optional)
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Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: which energy source do you think is the most sustainable? Review prior knowledge of basic energy concepts and state today’s success criteria – students will be able to list and evaluate the five key factors for each energy source.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5'): Students answer the poll on the board and share initial ideas.
- Mini‑lecture (15'): Teacher presents the five assessment criteria and gives an overview of each energy source using slides.
- Guided analysis (20'): In pairs, students complete a comparison chart for two assigned sources, discussing renewability, availability, reliability, scale and environmental impact.
- Whole‑class synthesis (10'): Groups present the key advantages and disadvantages they identified; teacher records a summary table on the board.
- Quick quiz (5'): Exit‑ticket activity with three statements to check understanding of the criteria.
- Homework briefing (5'): Assign a one‑page report comparing a chosen source to another, using the five factors.
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Conclusion:
Recap the five criteria and how they shape the strengths and weaknesses of each energy source. Students complete an exit ticket matching a source to its most significant advantage, and are reminded to submit the comparative report for homework.
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