Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Part 1 – KNOWING  Introduction to fossil fuels

• Pupils will know what a fossil fuel is and that coal, oil and gas are examples of fossil fuels.
• Pupils will know that fossil fuels are burned to generate energy to heat our homes, for transport and for manufacturing.
• Pupils will know that fossil fuels are a diminishing resource.
• Pupils will know the names of countries rich in fossil fuels and will be able to find these on a map of the world.

Part 2 -  APPLYING Impact of burning fossil fuels on our world (how our actions are causing harm)

• Pupils will know what a greenhouse gas is and that burning fossil fuels releases carbon.
• Pupils will know that the greenhouse effect is causing the climate to get warmer (global warming) and that burning fossils are contributing to this.
• Pupils will study the impact (and potential impact) through two case studies – impact on Polar regions and on coastal environments.

Part 3 – RESPONDING What is happening now and how we can change our behaviour to reduce the harm we are causing to our planet.

• Pupils will know that many world leaders are concerned about the impact of burning fossil fuels, although a minority of world leaders disagree.
• Pupils will know that the majority of world leaders have committed to reducing emitting greenhouse gases e.g. The Paris Agreement.
• Pupils will know that the majority of scientist know believe in climate change due to the release of greenhouse gases.
• Pupils will know there are alternative to burning fossil fuels to generate energy.
• Pupils will know the term renewable and will know different types of renewable energy.
• Pupils will know every day practical strategies they can take to reduce the use of fossil fuels.