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.
The Solar Challenge & Off-Grid Design competition (UK only)
Our brand new STEM challenge that will inspire 8-14 year old pupils to investigate solar solutions for a community living without electricity in Zimbabwe.
Read moreSmoky Homes
An exciting new STEM project to enable pupils to design and model improved cooks stoves and hoods.
Read moreFurther information
Information on renewable energy from Practical Action's website and other recommended sites
Read moreCase studies - Focus on Technology
Six fantastic case studies showing technology to be central to development solutions in different counties.
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 moreRenewable energy images
Images showing renewable energy projects in action in developing countries
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 poster
Poster illustrating the four main renewable energy options for people in developing countries
Read moreMoja Island
Moja Island is a 1-2 hour activity which will reinforce students' understanding of renewable energy sources.
Read moreWind 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.
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