In school we talk about different ways to generate electricity as a potential exam topic but it's much, much more important than that. Russia's war with Ukraine has brought this fact sharply into focus as people start talking about a boycott of Russian oil and gas. At the same time, the UK is phasing-out its … Continue reading Resources for Electricity Generation
Auto-electric?
We all know that fossil fuels are bad for the environment and that their use in cars is being phased out but how much do you know about the alternatives? Electric cars probably spring to mind but what about other options that might actually be better choices? This is relevant for the GCSE course and, … Continue reading Auto-electric?
Energy Sources
You must be able to describe and compare the Earth's major energy sources that are used for generating electricity. To help you structure clear answers to exam questions of this type I suggest that you use the SLAP! approach. SLAP! is my acronym to help you to remember the things you should think about when … Continue reading Energy Sources
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