About the programme
Energy Quest is a curriculum aligned science lesson for 11 to 13 year olds which introduces students to the concept of 'acting like an engineer’. Students work in teams and use problem solving skills and their science knowledge.
Registrations and downloads for this programme are currently closed. Our team is working hard to create new and improved versions of the lesson plans you know and love. Registration and downloads will be available in September. In the meantime, you can sign up to the newsletter to be the first to hear when registration re-opens.
72%
of students questioned said that Energy Quest increased their knowledge of the types of things that engineers do
1 in 4 students
wanted to more engineering, technology and science activities after taking part in Energy Quest
1 in 5 students
were motivated to find out more about jobs in these fields after taking part in Energy Quest
76% of students
who took part in Energy Quest had done no other science activities outside the classroom in the past 12 months
Why take part
By introducing the concept of problem solving in teams, Energy Quest is more than a normal science lesson. It has a real-world scenario providing context which motivates students to try out the practical activities to help others.
Tips and training
This video takes you through the three lesson options of Energy Quest, as well as optional activities, with ideas on how you can adapt the programme to fit your needs.