Energy For Everyone-
Clean Energy and Energy Saving

​An introductory tour of the site looking at some of the ways we aim to reduce carbon emissions, save energy and use eco-friendly building materials. Pupils will see photovoltaic panels, learn about our eco-renovated lodge with air and ground source heat pumps, discover what low embodied energy means for a building. We will also see our pole barn, cobb oven and our compost toilets!

​Great if you have an eco-schools group or for a whole class experience to introduce the topic of sustainability. This is good as an overview of the site before starting the hands on activities. There are a variety of thought provoking ideas for pupils to discuss. The tour can be can be adapted to suit many topics on all KS2 visits.

Back at school:

​Post visit activities could include:

• Designing an eco-building or planning an eco-town based on some of the ideas used on site (1-1.5 hours)
• See our Projects Page to find out more detail about our on site projects.
• Watch this 'Story of Stuff' animation to help explain where our energy comes from ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z6P-PoZVKQ
• Find out more about renewable energy here:​https://www.52climateactions.com/choose-renewable-energy/full

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Curriculum Links:

• Human and physical geography KS2 - Human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water.
• Design and technology KS2 - Investigate and analyse a range of existing products, use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, apppealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups.