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A hands on workshop relevant to modern living, where students investigate electrical energy production from renewable and non-renewable resources.

The activities cover a range of topics including wind farms, hydrogen fuel cells, the Snowy Mountains Scheme, how to reduce energy consumption in the home and the difference between ozone depletion and the enhanced greenhouse effect.

Students will develop a better understanding of the different sources of energy and gain insight into current research being undertaken into energy production.

Specific Outcomes: 4.6 & 4.11, 5.6 & 5.11

Hands on Activities

Hand generators  Create a buzz with different dynamos
Hero's engine Conversion of heat energy into kinetic energy
Hydrogen fuel cells  Split water, join water, split water, join water
Hydropower Harness the kinetic energy of moving water.
Lights & lux meters  Which light wastes more electrical energy?
Measure that motor! How much greenhouse gas is produced by cars?
Ozone depletion  Make a phosphorescent screen glow with UV light
Radiometer Energy in the palm of your hand. How does it work?
Shower time Are all shower roses the same?
Solar racing  Can you guess which car will win the race?
Solar radio Convert light energy to listen to your favourite tunes.
The greenhouse effect  Do we really need it?  Is it getting hot in here?
Wind turbine Windy days can blow you away!


Requirements

- Appropriate for Years 7 to 10 with a maximum of 30 students per class

- Access to 3 electrical power sockets and 12 tables. Chairs are not required.

- Duration 60 minutes, set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 minutes

Cost

- $195 inc. GST per 90 minute workshop.

For schools outside of Sydney please contact us to discuss how this workshop can visit your school as part of a regional visit

Unlike others we don't charge per student as we know that this causes an additional administrative load on your school office. Most schools tend to fill the workshops based on our recommended maximum number of students. If you have any questions please contact us.

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