Heat

Labelling and other activities to teach about heat transfer and changes of state.

How Geothermal Power is Produced

Show how energy below the earth can be harnessed to produce electricity.

How Geothermal Power is Produced – Worksheet and Teacher's Notes (778k)

Type: general lesson plan

Students describe the process of producing geothermal power. They write sentences about diagrams using the present simple passive. Teacher's notes provide group and whole class options and focus on the use of the present simple passive, encouraging students to recognise its use within the language of the topic.
How Geothermal Power is Produced – PowerPoint (899k)

Type: Animation, Teachers Presentations

This presentation contains a Science Museum animation showing how energy below the earth can be harnessed to produce electricity. Students will learn how a steam turbine generator works and how water and rocks can provide power to switch on a light at home. A separate worksheet and set of teacher's notes consolidates understanding of the processes and key vocabulary.