IGCSE Physics: Energy Resources | Edexcel Modular | Unit 3 | L11 | Physics only | FREE

IGCSE Physics: Energy Resources | Edexcel Modular | Unit 3 | L11 | Physics only | FREE

This lesson covers spec points 3.18P and 3.19P — describing the energy
transfers involved in generating electricity from a range of resources, and
evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of renewable and non-renewable
energy resources. Physics only.

PowerPoint includes:
• Retrieval starter reviewing energy stores and transfer methods from L1
• Direct Instruction (I Do) — renewable vs non-renewable defined; all ten
resources covered (wave, wind, tidal, hydroelectric, geothermal, solar PV,
solar thermal, coal, gas, nuclear); energy transfer chain given for each;
advantages and disadvantages discussed; NB: nuclear correctly classified as
non-renewable with explanation
• Guided Practice (We Do) — three contextualised problems: identify energy
transfer in a solar PV panel; compare carbon footprint of a solar farm vs
a gas terminal over its lifetime; evaluate the most suitable resource for
Qatar with supporting reasons
• Independent Practice (You Do) — activity sheet with exam-style questions
including an energy resources comparison table for students to complete
• Review and Reflect — MCQs and exit ticket

Activity Sheet includes:
• Physics only labelled in header and footer
• Energy resources comparison table — 10 resources, columns for renewable/
non-renewable classification, two pros, two cons, and how it works; blank
for students to complete; completed teacher answer version included on the
mark scheme page
• 8 exam-style questions progressing from recall through explanation,
comparison and evaluation, including a full energy transfer chain question
(coal → light bulb) and a Qatar-relevant evaluate question
• Stretch question: evaluate nuclear power as a sole global energy source
• Full mark scheme including completed comparison table for teacher use