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Energy Nation

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Keywords:

Science, energy, spreadsheets, mathematical calculations, communication

Working in teams students decide on the energy mix of a fictitious nation by taking account of energy requirements, reliability, cost, environment and the concerns of key stakeholders. Students need to make calculations on a spreadsheet to ensure their proposal is feasible financially and will meet basic requirements. They present their proposed energy mix as a poster where they must justify their decisions.