Overview
Inside Education wants to help bring energy and climate education to your school!
The Energy & Climate Expo is a station-based program designed to introduce students to curriculum-linked energy, electricity, climate and stewardship topics in a hands-on way.
We have natural resource samples, solar demonstrations, energy meters, and more! The Energy & Electricity Expo can accommodate multiple classes ranging from Grades 5-6 throughout one day. Ideally, we can set up in a spacious common area (i.e. gym, library, Learning Commons, etc.) and have each class come by for an hour. An Inside Education facilitator will set up the Expo and lead an engaging introduction, and groups of 3-4 students will circulate between the Expo stations. Each station features inquiry questions, hands-on components, and critical thinking!
This program aligns with the new program of studies and is best suited for Grade 5 & 6 and we will select stations based grade level students.
Curriculum Connections -
- Grade 5 Science - Energy Resources (renewable vs non-renewable)
- Grade 6 Science - Energy Resources (selecting energy resources, pre vs post processing, uses of energy)
Natural Resource Grab Bag - Explore and identify renewable and non-renewable resources
Monitoring Energy - Use an energy meter to assess different appliances
Map of Canada - Map the natural resources we use to generate electricity across Canada.
Electricity Poster Scavenger Hunt - Explore how electricity is generated, distributed and used safely while conserving energy in our homes.
Renewable Energy - Test wind and solar energy using a turbine model and solar panel
Energy Moves Board Game - Move through the steps involved in producing energy from working with community to using energy.
Energy & Climate Stewardship - Discover the role we all play in energy conservation and greenhouse gas reductions.
