Energy

In 2011, Scotland accounted for 60% of European Union oil production, and approximately a third of EU total hydrocarbon production.

The Environmental Science and Biology ‘codes’ underneath each link refer to the Higher and National 5 Resource guides produced by Education Scotland. These can be accessed in the ‘Resources’ section of bit.ly/glowsciences (N.B. you will need a glow log in to access.)

The Geography ‘codes’ listed below will link to the SQA Unit Specifications.

Early & first level

Information

• Distance travelled by vehicles on all roads in Scotland, 1993–2010 - Which vehicles cause the most pollution in Scotland? This graph can be used as a discussion starter. Click on the diagram to view a larger version.
  • Learning outcome: SCN 1-20a
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• Renewable energy (PDF) - How much of our energy comes from renewable sources?
  • Learning outcomes: SCN 1-20a & SCN 1-04a
• Main sources of energy in Scotland (PDF) - What are the main sources of energy in Scotland and what is their impact on the environment?
  • Learning outcome: SCN 1-04a
• Hydroelectric map - Where does Scotland produce hydroelectricity? This maps shows all the hydro power locations in Scotland. Are there any near your school?
  • Learning outcome: SCN 1-20a
• Windfarms in Scotland - Are there wind farms in your area? Use the map to find out where they can be found and if any are planned near you.
  • Learning outcome: SCN 1-20a
• Energy - For teachers: Information about energy from Eco-schools UK.
• Resources - For teachers: Resources about renewable energy from Practical Action.
  • Learning outcome: SCN 1-20a
• Energy kids - For teachers: Resource for teachers about energy from USA Energy Information Agency.

Have a go

• Energy awareness survey - Simple survey from Wiltshire Council to get learners thinking about energy usage in their school.
  • Learning outcomes: SCN 1-04a & SOC 1-08a
• A whole school approach (PDF) - For teachers: Surveys and checklists for your school included in the appendix section of this document from Green Suffolk.
  • Learning outcomes: SCN 1-04a & SOC 1-08a

Second, third, fourth & senior level

Data

• Distance travelled by vehicles on all roads in Scotland, 1993–2010 - Which vehicles cause the most pollution in Scotland? This graph can be used as a discussion starter. See the above diagram to view a larger version.
  • Second level - Learning outcome: SCN 2-20b
  • Third, fourth & senior level - Learning outcomes: SOC 4-10a & SOC 3-15a
• Scottish Renewables - Energy - Where does our energy come from? How much is from renewable and non-renewable?
  • Second level - Learning outcomes: SCN 2-04b & TCH 2-02b
  • Third & fourth level - Learning outcomes: SCN 3-04b & SCN 4-04a
  • Senior level - Learning outcome: N5.ES.Earth’s Resources 3 e
• Energy from renewable sources (PDF) - How much of our energy comes from renewable sources?
  • Second level - Learning outcomes: SCN 2-04b & TCH 2-02b
  • Third & fourth level - Learning outcomes: SCN 3-04b & SCN 4-04a
• The Scottish Government - How much of our energy comes from renewable sources - How much of our energy comes from renewable sources?
  • Senior level - Learning outcomes: N5.ES.Earth’s Resources 3 e & N5.ES.Earth’s Resources 4 c

Maps

• Hydropower sites - Where does Scotland produce hydroelectricity? This maps shows all the hydro power locations in Scotland. Are there any near your school?
  • Second level - Learning outcomes: SCN 2-04b & TCH 2-02b
  • Senior level - Learning outcome: N5.ES.Earth’s Resources 3 e
• • Senior level - Learning outcome: N5.GEO.Human Environments 1.2
• Heatmap Scotland - Find out which areas of Scotland use the most energy to heat and cool buildings etc.
  • Third & fourth level - Learning outcome: SCN 3-04a
  • Senior level - Learning outcome: N5.GEO.Human Environments 1.2
• Onshore wind farms - Are there wind farms in your area? Use the map to find out where they can be found and if any are planned near you.
  • Second level - Learning outcomes: SOC 2-08b, SCN 2-04b & TCH 2-02b
  • Third & fourth level - Learning outcome: SOC 4-10a
  • Senior level - Learning outcome: N5.ES.Earth’s Resources 5 b

Surveys

• Energy awareness survey - Simple survey from Wiltshire Council to get learners thinking about energy usage in their school.
  • Second level - Learning outcomes: SCN 2-04a & SOC 2-08a
• Keep Scotland Beautiful - Environmental review - from Eco-Schools Scotland including an audit of energy use in schools.
  • Second level - Learning outcomes: SCN 2-04a & SOC 2-08a
• A whole school approach - Surveys and checklists for your school included in the appendix section of this document from Green Suffolk.
  • Second level - Learning outcomes: SCN 2-04a & SOC 2-08a

Resources

• Energy sources and impact (PDF) - What are the main sources of energy in Scotland and what is their impact on the environment?
  • Second level - Learning outcomes: SCN 2-04b & TCH 2-02b
  • Third & fourth level - Learning outcomes: SCN 4-04a & SCN 4-04b
  • Senior level - Learning outcomes: N5.ES.Sustainability 4 b & H.ES.Sustainability 3 e
• The Scottish Government - Energy statistics for Scotland - How much of our renewable energy is from wind, water and solar? What other types of renewables provide Scotland with energy?
  • Second level - Learning outcomes: SCN 2-04b & TCH 2-02b
• How much renewable energy is generated in Scotland (PDF) - How did this compare with our overall consumption of energy? Are we on course to meet our targets?
  • Third & fourth level - Learning outcome: SCN 3-04b
  • Senior level - Learning outcome: N5.GEO.Human Environments 1.2
• The Scottish Government - Scotland’s 2020 routemap for renewable energy - Contains information targets and progress.
  • Senior level - Learning outcomes: N5.ES.Sustainability 4 f & H.ES.Sustainability 3 f
• The Scottish Government - How much of our renewable energy is from wind, water and solar? - What other types of renewables provide Scotland with energy?
  • Senior level - Learning outcome: N5.GEO.Human Environments 1.2

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