Lego wind energy
Bring renewable energy to life with Lab Rascals’ hands-on workshop, where pupils become engineers for the day.
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Overview
Bring renewable energy to life with Lab Rascals’ hands-on Wind Energy workshop, where pupils become engineers for the day.
Working in teams, they design, build and test their own LEGO wind turbines and cars, investigating how different wind speeds impact energy generation and performance.
This practical session encourages problem-solving, teamwork and iterative design, as pupils test ideas and improve their builds. Activities link to key science and design and technology learning, including forces, motion and simple engineering principles.
Careers links are woven throughout, with real-world examples of how wind energy is used and the people who work in this sector, helping pupils see how their learning connects to future pathways.
The workshop is designed to be inclusive and accessible for all learners, including pupils with SEND, with built-in adaptations to support participation and confidence.
There are only 10 funded workshops available for schools in North East Lincolnshire, so early booking is recommended.
Schools can extend learning after the session with optional STEM loan kits and CPD to support teaching renewable energy in the classroom.
Details
- Curriculum links
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- Physics: Electricity and electromagnetism
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Electricity
- Physics: Electricity
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Using electricity
- Technology & design - Control: Incorporate control systems in products
- Group size
- Whole class
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Half day
- Dates
- 12 June 2026 – 31 July 2027
- Cost
- Free
- Location
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In-school
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Lincolnshire
- North Lincolnshire
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Attainment and progress
- Learning what the engineering workplace is like
- Develop engineering employability skills
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
- Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
Frameworks
EqualEx
- Introduce and Inspire
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer
