3.4 Can a sustainable energy supply be maintained in the future?
Draw together above ideas to critically
Assess attitudes towards the sustainability of energy supplies.Key Idea 3.4 Can a sustainable energy supply be maintained in the future?
Using current sources of power is unsustainable in terms of the environment, and they will run out.
Alternatives are developing, and although none is the answer, in combination and with real demand reduction, a sustainable usage may be possible.
A study of the points above, along with case studies that incorporate them will provide a sound knowledge and understanding of energy supply. Students should be able to show an ability to evaluate issues related to these areas. They should be able to debate the sustainability of present day energy supplies, and the ways of managing supply and demand in the future. It is not so much the ability to reach a conclusion or make a stand on an issue that is important, but to show understanding of two (or more) sides to an argument. Points of view should be based on evidence. Some forms of evidence can be given greater weight than others. Awareness of these assessment issues will be tested.
Identify links between topics above and other parts of the specification
For all studies, identify both desirable outcomes and disadvantages of issues
Develop writing frames that encourage assessment and evaluation, e.g.
In the short term ., but in the long term ..
This benefits interest group A in that .., but for interest group B ..
The effect in the local area is .., but globally ..