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.
Capacity
Minimum of 2 participants, maximum of 30 participants.
Cost
Full day £495 to accommodate 2 classes, 2 full days £850, 3 full days £1200. Days do not have to be booked consecutively.
Funded workshops are available for secondary schools in Ceredigion Local Authority.
Duration
Flexible - timings can be discussed when booking the experience, half days available on request.
Details
- School subject
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- Technology/computing
- Design and technology
- Engineering
- Maths
- Physics
- Curriculum links
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- Design and technology
- Computing
- Physics: Electricity and electromagnetism
- Biology: Material cycles and energy
- Physics: Energy
- Engineering
- Physics: Space physics
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Electricity
- Computing science
- Sciences - Planet earth: Energy sources and sustainability
- Sciences - Planet earth
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering
- Sciences - Planet earth: Space
- Design thinking and engineering
- Physics: Electricity
- Physics: Energy transfer
- Design thinking and engineering: Engineering
- Physics
- Technology & design - Design
- Technology & design - Communication: Use of ICT tools (including 3D modelling)
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Using electricity
- Technology & design - Control: Incorporate control systems in products
- Sciences - Earth and universe: The environment and human influences
- Sciences - Forces and energy
- Technology & design - Manufacturing
- Sciences - Earth and universe: The solar system and universe
- Technology & design - Control
- Group size
- Small groups, Whole class
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Half day
- Dates
- 1 September 2024 – 14 August 2025
- Cost
- Cost may apply
- 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
Gatsby benchmarks
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
- 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
- 8 - Personal guidance
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
- 7 - An outcomes-focused enrichment offer
