Energy
Just through simple changes in behaviour, schools have found that a 10% reduction in energy usage can be achieved quickly and easily.
As part of this topic as well as looking at ways of reducing energy consumption pupils can begin to explore how energy is converted into electricity and the different impacts of renewable and non-renewable energy on climate change.
Practical Action's activities and support materials at primary and secondary level are highlighted below. For additional ideas go to the Eco-Schools website.
Primary
Wind Power Challenge
In this STEM challenge pupils look at wind power then design and build a simple wind powered machine to lift a cup off the floor.
Read moreFree energy
This Concept Cartoon help pupils explore different energy sources and question whether energy is ever free.
Read morePower for the World
Pupils discover out how access to energy differs around the world and get the chance to build their own wind turbine
Read moreEnergy and the Global Goals
Two short activities which develop pupils' understanding of why energy is essential if we are to achieve the Global Goals.
Read moreMarvellous microbes
This video explains how microbes convert kitchen waste into biogas and how the process improves the lives of people in Bangladesh.
Read moreMoja Island
Moja Island is a 1-2 hour activity which will reinforce students' understanding of renewable energy sources.
Read moreSmoky Homes
An exciting new STEM project to enable pupils to design and model improved cooks stoves and hoods.
Read moreEnhancement activities
Activities include an energy loop game, renewable energy word search and top ten reasons why renewable energy is cool.
Read moreRenewable energy images
Images showing renewable energy projects in action in developing countries
Read moreSecondary
Wind Power Challenge
In this STEM challenge pupils look at wind power then design and build a simple wind powered machine to lift a cup off the floor.
Read morePower for the World
Pupils discover out how access to energy differs around the world and get the chance to build their own wind turbine
Read moreEnergy and the Global Goals
Two short activities which develop pupils' understanding of why energy is essential if we are to achieve the Global Goals.
Read moreFree energy
This Concept Cartoon help pupils explore different energy sources and question whether energy is ever free.
Read moreMarvellous microbes
This video explains how microbes convert kitchen waste into biogas and how the process improves the lives of people in Bangladesh.
Read moreTechnical briefs - energy
A range of technical briefs linked to renewable energy solutions including micro-hydro, solar, wind and biogas.
Read moreMoja Island
Moja Island is a 1-2 hour activity which will reinforce students' understanding of renewable energy sources.
Read moreDesign For A Better World
A new design challenge and competition for students to develop an idea for a technology that will address a Global issue.
Read moreEnhancement activities
Activities include an energy loop game, renewable energy word search and top ten reasons why renewable energy is cool.
Read moreRenewable energy images
Images showing renewable energy projects in action in developing countries
Read more