Science for Sustainability: Solar Scrapheap Challenge (KS3 and 4)

Solar Scrapheap Challenge is a fun and interactive way of introducing renewable energy and climate change to pupils. This workshop allows pupils to design, build and race a model solar powered car using re-used and recycled materials. It helps pupils to understand the potential of using the sun for its energy and gives a great introduction to why we need to find alternative sources of energy.

This is a hands on and educational workshop which covers aspects of climate change, renewable energy and electricity generation. The workshop covers aspects of the geography, citizenship, science and design technology curriculum.

 

Activity Overview

Audience Key Stage 3 (Year 7 & 8)
Venue In school
Cost Free (limited places, please book early to avoid disappointment)
Date September to December 2013
Time/Duration 2.5 hours
Capacity 30 learners per workshop
Targeted Yes (only open to some schools)

 

Further information on Science and Sustainability can be found here

 

Booking Information

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