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December 20, 2024

Lesson Plan: Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Power

Age Group:
Junior Cycle
Themes:
  • Environment
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  • Hydroelectric power
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Subjects:
  • Business Studies
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  • CSPE
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  • Geography
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  • History
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  • Physics
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  • Science
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Lesson Plan: Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Power

Strand Four: The Physical World.
Main Learning Outcome 4: Research and discuss a technological application of physics in terms of scientific, societal and environmental impact.

Overview

In this lesson, available in both Irish and English, learners explore how hydroelectric power works and consider its benefits and problems by comparing a locally-led project in Kenya with a multinational project in Laos.

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