ICSE Class 7 Geography, Unit 6: Energy and Power Resources
From the CISCE curriculum. 5 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
Energy and power resources play an important role in the development of any area. This theme will enable children to understand the difference between renewable and non- renewable energy resources. Children will also be made aware and sensitised towards the conservation of energy resources in their daily life.
Your child should be able to
- describe sources of energy
- classify renewable and non – renewable energy resources
- describe characteristics of solar power, hydro power and wind power
- critically analyse distribution of energy resources among various sections of society
- reflect on the judicious use and conservation of energy resources
Key concepts in this unit
- Introduction: sources of energy; renewable and non-renewable energy resources;
- Renewable Energy Sources (Solar Power, Hydro-Power and Wind Power).
- Non-renewable Energy Sources (coal and petroleum).
- Hydroelectric projects: names of the major hydroelectric power projects in India with the names of the river and the state in which they are located. Locating on a map.
- Conservation of energy and power resources.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.