Offshore wind farms: What do you know? activity sheet
Students use this activity sheet to record things they already know, and would like to know, about offshore wind farms.
How can I use this with my class?
In this real-world challenge, students will learn to consider the viewpoints of different stakeholders to work out the best location for a new wind farm. Use the delivery guide to learn how to use the resources. The challenge presentation provides information about wind farms and the challenge, which can firstly be used with the what did you know? sheet to ensure your class are ready for the challenge.
Your class can use the stakeholder cards and map to consider the best location for their wind farm. Finally, the self-check sheets can be used to guide student reflection.
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Plan a wind farm best location activity sheet
A 4-step activity sheet that supports students as they work together to decide on the best location for a new wind farm.
Plan a wind farm delivery guide
A delivery guide for teachers giving background to the challenge and providing suggestions for how to use the resources.
Plan a wind farm knowledge self-check
Students use this activity sheet to demonstrate what's they've learnt during the challenge.
Plan a wind farm map
Simple map showing six potential sites for a new offshore wind farm.
Plan a wind farm skills self-check sheet
A skills self-assessment sheet for students to use after they have completed the 'Plan an offshore wind farm challenge'.
Plan a wind farm stakeholder cards
Use these stakeholder information cards to discover the viewpoints of six people, all concerned about the location of a new offshore wind farm.
Plan an offshore wind farm challenge presentation
Use this real-world challenge presentation to find out about wind farms and stakeholders, before students plan the best location for a new farm.
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Meet a stakeholder engagement advisor job card
Inspire your students to think about a future career and link learning about wind energy and electricity to the real-world, with this job-role card.
Meet a stakeholder engagement advisor video
Watch Wendy, a stakeholder engagement advisor (who works in offshore wind) at work and find out about the knowledge and skills she needs for success.
Meet a wind turbine technician job card
Inspire your students to think about a future career and link learning about wind energy and electricity to the real-world, with this job-role card.
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