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Description
With the Re-Energy program, students learn about renewable energy, the different sources of renewable energy and explore the co-benefits and trade-offs of using comparable renewable energy systems. The program activities are groups by topics and can be completed as an independent lesson or bundled up to take action.
Activity topics include:
- What is Renewable Energy?
- Solar Energy
- Electric Vehicles
- Wind Energy
- Hydro Energy
- Biomass Energy
- Energy Storage
This engaging STEAM program, has learners become renewable energy engineers by using detailed construction plans to build their own working models of electric vehicles, energy storage systems, solar ovens, solar cars, wind turbines, hydroelectric generators, and biogas generators. Learners can also make use of related links and backgrounders to explore each renewable energy technology in depth and enjoy the challenge of building working models.
To extend the learning this resource encourages students to participate in the Re-Energy Challenge, a fun and engaging science activity where learners have the opportunity to build a working model of a solar oven, a solar car, a wind turbine, a hydroelectric generator, a biogas generator, an electric vehicle or design their own. Students learn firsthand how applied science is helping create a more sustainable future and help them deepen their learning about renewable energy technologies
General Assessment
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The activities are suitable for grades three to twelve but would require additional guidance and support for the elementary students. The activities allow students to learn through experience and let them immerse themselves in a learning environment. The Re-Energy program provides a challenge component, which requires students to apply their learning toward solving a problem the world is currently facing. The activities and challenges are authentic, real-world challenges. They incorporate hands-on activities, digital simulations and explorations into environmental issues that students are concerned about. The website provides free online support for educators implementing the programs and challenges in their classrooms.
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Themes Addressed
Energy (3)
- Alternative Energy
- Energy Generation
- Energy Use
