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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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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Enhancement 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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Further information

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

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Renewable energy posters

A set of four colourful posters illustrating the four main renewable energy options for people in developing countries

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