Renewable energy
Innovative free teaching resources on renewable energy suitable for KS2 - 5. Material draws from Practical Action's renewable energy work in developing countries around the world. Resources include posters, complete lessons, hands on challenges and homework or extension activities.
Wind Power Challenge
Using scrap materials students design and buid a simple wind turbine capable of lifting a cup off the floor to bench height...powered by a hairdryer. Suitable for KS2-5.
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Moja Island is a 1-2 hour activity which will reinforce students' understanding of renewable energy sources.
Read moreRenewable energy posters
A set of four colourful posters illustrating the four main renewable energy options for people in developing countries
Read moreEnhancement and homework activities
Homework and enhancement activities for renewable energy. These include an energy loop game, renewable energy wordsearch and top ten reasons why renewable energy is cool activity
Read moreRenewable energy images
Images showing renewable energy projects in action in developing countries
Read moreEnergy and the Millennium Development Goals
Comprising of a pdf presentation and short activity this resource will help students understand how energy access is vital if we are to achieve the 8 MDGs by 2015
Read moreFurther information
Information on renewable energy from Practical Action's website and other recommended sites
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