i2E Wind Turbine Workshop
Introduction 2 Engineering (i2E) stimulates student's interest in STEM subjects through hands-on, practical activities.
The Neon quality mark shows this activity has been reviewed and meets Neon's quality standards.
Overview
This wind turbine activity allows pupils to learn how a wind turbine works, how they are engineered and constructed.
Pupils use redesigned kits to build their own wind turbine and measure the energy generated. By adjusting their design, each team is tasked to create and record the most efficient wind turbine.
This workshop is suitable for progression steps 3 & 4 and lasts for approximately 2 hours for a class of 30 pupils. Multiple classes and year groups can also be catered for.
Flexible - timings can be discussed when booking the experience, half days available on request.
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
- Working scientifically
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- Asking questions
- Making predictions
- Setting up tests
- Observing and measuring
- Recording data
- Interpreting and communicating results
- Evaluating
- Group size
- Small groups, Whole class
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Half day
- Cost
- Cost applies
Full day £495 to accommodate 2 classes, 2 full days £850, 3 full days £1200. Days do not have to be booked consecutively.
- Location
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In-school
- Wales
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Attainment and progress
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Frameworks
EqualEx
The equalex framework allows educators to embed meaningful workplace experiences within a progressive whole school careers programme.
- 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 engaging enrichment offer
- 7 - An outcomes-focused enrichment offer
