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Captivating Children Inspiring the up-and-coming green generation. Format for Workshop. Introductions 5 mins Westmill Case Study 10 mins Planning fun and engaging activities 15 mins Sharing experiences of education work 25 mins Closing 5 mins.
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CaptivatingChildren Inspiring the up-and-coming green generation
Format for Workshop • Introductions 5 mins • Westmill Case Study 10 mins • Planning fun and engaging activities 15 mins • Sharing experiences of education work 25 mins • Closing 5 mins
Alison Grunewald – WeSET Education Officer Engaging Schools and Children
Named person at school / personal links • Postcards • Newsletter • STEM network • Link to curriculum / core subjects Marketing
Schools’ Poster Competition Challenge your pupils to design a poster, either promoting renewable energy or encouraging people to tackle climate change. The best entry will win their school a free coach trip to Westmill Wind & Solar Farm.
Interactive Compasses Anemometers Decibel meters Solar power meters Laminated photos/info
Planning fun engaging activities Either • Examples of successful engagement with children • What did you find engaging as a child 15 minutes
Experiences of education work Whole group brainstorm • Challenges of working with children and schools Small groups • Story of time when education session went well • What specific techniques or resources made that session work well Whole group • Do any of the ‘solutions’ meet the challenges 25 minutes
What support is needed from CAG • Can CAG help provide resources or support to meet any of the challenges?