Aim
Get hands-on with renewable energy, sustainable design and the science of energy transformation.
Big idea
The ways we generate and use energy have consequences for people, places and the future.
Program details
Venue: Amaroo Centre Grounds (Kleinton)
Duration: 9.30am–2.30pm
Availability: End of Term 1 / beginning of Term 2
Supervision: Visiting teacher and support staff
Student experiences
- Explore Amaroo’s Eco Classroom and passive design features, investigating how insulation and thoughtful design can reduce energy use and create comfortable learning spaces.
- Investigate renewable energy technologies, including solar panels and wind turbines, through hands-on exploration and data collection.
- Power your own milkshake using pedal power to investigate energy transfers and transformations.
- Imagine a sustainable future through a visioning activity, sharing ideas for innovative ways to use energy wisely.
Curriculum link
Year 6