Slot sustainable energy into your teaching

Many of the UN’s sustainable development goals are relevant to chemistry teaching for the age ranges 14–16 and 16–18. Goal 7: ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all can easily fit into your existing teaching of energy, hydrogen, sustainability and esterification. This article gives ideas for relevant context and suggests resources and activities to include the goal within your teaching. Download the accompanying resource for a discussion activity suitable for ages 11–16 on fossil fuels and global carbon emissions.