YEAR 3 GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES TOPIC OUTLINE 

1. Eco and Sustainability
2. Mountains and rivers

Eco and sustainbility

It refers to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet our needs.”

It, therefore, follows that environmental sustainability is ensuring that in meeting our needs for water, food, shelter as well as engaging in activities that make our lives enjoyable – including leisure activities and entertainment – we don’t cause damage to our environment or deplete resources that we can’t renew

What are renewable and non-renewable energy?

Types of energy

There are two types of energy: renewable and non-renewable.

Non-renewable energy includes coal, gas, and oil. Most cars, trains, and planes use non-renewable energy. They are made by burning fossil fuels to create energy.

Renewable energy includes solar, hydro, and wind energy. Wind energy is made when the wind moves the blades on a wind turbine. This movement creates wind energy which is converted into electrical energy.

What is a river?

How are rivers formed?