P1.16 Generating Electricity
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Teacher Assessed
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Explain that in some power stations fuel is used to heat water to produce steam.
Describe how steam drives a turbine connected to a generator. Describe how naturally occurring steam can be used to drive turbines |
Resources
Build a Turbine 2 aluminium pie dishes drawing pin Clamp Stands doweling to suspend drawing pin from 2 clamps tripod and gauze Bunsen burner 250 cm3 beaker scissors funnel |
1. Starter - on presentation
10 minutes
2. Teacher goes through slides to explain parts of a power station and what geothermal power is.
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10 minutes
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3. Students complete the investigation and worksheet on Turbines.
30 minutes
5. Students complete Metacogs Plenary in their books
5 minutes
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Homework Sheet - Differentiated
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