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.
Moja Island
Moja Island is a 1-2 hour activity which will reinforce students' understanding of renewable energy sources.
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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.
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
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Information on renewable energy from Practical Action's website and other recommended sites
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Renewable energy images
Images showing renewable energy projects in action in developing countries
Read moreRenewable energy posters
A set of four colourful posters illustrating the four main renewable energy options for people in developing countries
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