I.T. lesson

Copy this address into another tab: http://www.fife-education.org.uk/energy/curricular_links/simenergy2.htm
Click on 'try the game' and play a few times so you get used to how it works.  Try and make the most money from the month! Once you've had a go answer these questions:
1. Which renewables provide the same amount of power all the time?

2. Why is it important to investigate before putting in a renewable energy source?

3. When during the day is the family's power useage the highest?

4. What do you need to be able to store the power generated at other times during the day?

Once you have finished that, have a look at these two articles:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/8210840.stm

http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/forum/letters/8956976.Too_many_turbines/

The first one talks about a plan for more wind generators in Oxford, and lists several reasons why they might be a good idea.  The second one is a letter written by someone opposed to them.  Read both articles, and write your opinions in your book.

Energy

Sorry for the delay in posting items, Ive been trying to upload documents which the pc here used to let me do but now doesn't.  We've finished the sections on what climate change is and how it is caused, and will be looking at ways of reducing impacts it has over the next few weeks.  Make sure you come to class early next week as we will be going to a computer room.

Nviz

As we have started the new unit on climate change, I thought I'd put up this video.  Remember that the Earth is warming, and make sure you know how this occurs.  It's important to be able to back up your theories with facts instead of just making claims!