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Powering Ahead: Renewable Energy Workshop

Wind turbines are a familiar sight in the East of England. Take your students on a journey to find out more about them in this fun hands-on workshop!

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Overview

What does 'renewable' energy mean? STEMPOINT take KS2 pupils on a journey to demystify various energy sources and explain what wind turbines actually do and how they work.

Students will take part in a fun, hands-on challenge to build and test their own wind turbine. Along the way, they'll meet local people who work in the renewable energy industry.

This workshop helps bring to life an important and visible part of the modern landscape: wind turbines. It explains in simple terms how they work and the many varied jobs and careers associated with renewable energy, especially in the East of England.

Cost

This is a funded workshop for schools in designated areas of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

Schools in other areas of the East of England who do not meet the geographical/FSM criteria can request a paid-for workshop on a not-for-profit basis.

Capacity

Up to 60 students per workshop.

Details

Curriculum links
  • England primary science curriculum: Earth and space
  • Scotland primary science curriculum: Sciences
  • Northern Ireland primary science curriculum: Science and technology
  • Wales primary science curriculum : The world around us
  • Engineering
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Physics: Motion and forces
  • Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering
  • Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves
  • Sciences - Planet earth
  • Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Forces
  • Design thinking and engineering: Engineering
  • Physics: Forces
  • Technology & design - Manufacturing
  • Sciences - Forces and energy: Sound and light
  • Sciences - Earth and universe
  • Sciences - Forces and energy: Forces and energy transfer
  • Technology & design - Design
  • Technology & design - Control
Group size
Whole class, Whole year group
Participation level
Hands-on
Duration
Half day
Dates
8 September 2025 – 17 July 2026
Cost
Cost may apply
Location
In-school
  • East of England
  • Essex
  • Norfolk

Learning outcomes

  • Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
  • Learning what the engineering workplace is like
  • 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:

  • Planning - Setting goals and designing routes to achieve them
  • Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges
  • Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal

Enrichment framework

  • 7 - An outcomes-focused enrichment offer
  • 5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer

How to book

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