The Energy Diet Challenge incorporates 20 Challenges that have been created by The Canadian Geographic Education Series. Each lesson is energy-themed, and aims to teach students about different energy topics; increasing their overall energy awareness.
Social Studies 12 – Population Distribution – Lesson 1: Introduction to Population
In this course, students will address the challenge of creating a more sustainable and equitable world. They will explore issues involving a wide range of topics, including economic disparities, threats to the environment, globalization, human rights, and quality of life, and will analyze government policies, international agreements, and individual responsibilities relating to them. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including the use of spatial technologies, to investigate these complex issues and their impacts on natural and human communities around the world.
Social Studies 12 – Resource Consumption – Lesson 10: Resource Consumption Review
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To review Unit 5. Lesson Outcomes Define key terminology. Recall key concepts.Identify the characteristics of a ‘good quality’ exam answer. Evaluate your current progress and set personal targets for…
Social Studies 12 – Resource Consumption – Lesson 9: Radical Policies and Sustainability
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about future radical energy policies. Lesson Outcomes Describe a range of energy management and conservation strategies. Evaluate energy management and conservation strategies adopted across the world. Assess…
Social Studies 12 – Resource Consumption – Lesson 8: Future Uncertainties and Responses
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about future energy uncertainties and responses. Lesson Outcomes Identify reasons for our uncertainty about future global energy supply and demand. Describe contrasting energy options. Evaluate these options.…
Social Studies 12 – Resource Consumption – Lesson 7: Energy Players
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about the key players in energy production and exploration. Lesson Outcomes Name the major players in the global supply of energy. Describe how OPEC and national energy…
Social Studies 12 – Resource Consumption – Lesson 1: Introduction to Global Energy Security
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about issues with global energy security. Lesson Outcomes Define key energy terms. Explain why countries trade. Explain the human and physical factors affecting global energy reserves. The…
Social Studies 12 – Resource Consumption – Lesson 2: Impacts of Energy Insecurity
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about the impact of energy insecurity. Lesson Outcomes Realise there are energy pathways connecting producers to consumersBe aware of the economic and political risks if energy supplies…
Social Studies 11 – Resource Consumption – Lesson 3: Trends in Supply and Demand
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about trends in energy supply and demand. Lesson Outcomes Describe past, present and future trends in global energy supply and demand.Identify factors affecting access to and consumption…
Social Studies 12 – Resource Consumption – Lesson 4: Risks to Energy Security
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about the risks to energy security. Lesson Outcomes List five risks to energy security. Describe how energy risk can be measured. Explain how China and/or the USA…