Year 7 Home Learning

To get grade

You might have: (most important points underlined)

F

· Chosen a site for your wind farm.

· Drawn a diagram to describe how electricity can be generated using wind power.

· Carried out some research to find out about renewable and non-renewable resources.

E

· Explained why you have chosen your site for the wind farm.

· Used a range of resources effectively to help tackle the problem.

· Found out the original source of energy for wind and some other resources.

· On your diagrams, labelled some useful energy transfers.

D

· Given several advantages and disadvantages of the site for your wind farm.

· Found out the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources.

· Explained the source of energy for some examples of both renewable and non-renewable resources (e.g. wind, coal …).

· Labelled useful and non-useful energy transfers on diagrams.

· Described some advantages and disadvantages of using different energy resources.

C

· Considered alternative sites for your wind farm, clearly explaining your thinking.

· Used a detailed diagram to explain simply how electricity can be generated using wind (in terms of energy changes).

· Linked ideas to show a well rounded view of the problem.

· Explained in detail advantages & disadvantages of using various energy resources.

· Produced a creative response to solving the problem & presenting my solution.