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Grades 8

What is energy transition – and why is it important?

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Students will understand what energy transition is and why it is necessary in Poland and around the world. They will learn about Poland’s current energy mix, the main reasons for change – from climate protection, through economic and political issues, to health – and the effects of burning fossil fuels on the environment and people. Students will also learn about the economic benefits of developing renewable energy sources, nuclear energy, and new technologies, and will understand how the transition increases the country’s energy security. During the classes, they will learn what climate neutrality is and how it can be achieved, learn about examples of actions taken by other countries, and develop critical thinking skills by learning to distinguish facts from myths related to energy.

The lesson plan for eighth-grade elementary school students was prepared by Jakub Wiech, a lawyer, journalist, and columnist specializing in energy, editor-in-chief of the Energetyka24.com portal, popularizer of knowledge in this field, and author of the podcast “Elektryfikacja”.

After the lesson, students should know the answers to the following questions:

1

What is energy transition and what does it involve?

2

What does Poland's energy mix currently look like and which energy sources play the most important role in it?

3

Why is energy transition necessary – what are its main causes?

4

How does the burning of fossil fuels affect the climate and human health?

5

What are some examples of the effects of climate change that are already visible today?

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What economic and social benefits can result from the energy transition?

7

What is climate neutrality and how can it be achieved?

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What actions are other countries (e.g., China, the US, India, the European Union) taking in terms of energy transition?

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Why do investments in renewable energy sources and new technologies increase Poland's energy security?

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How can we distinguish facts from myths in information about energy and climate?

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