Hydrogen generation challenge delivery guide
Find out more about the real-world challenge, discover the resources available and use the suggested learning pathway to complete the challenge with your students.
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Working scientifically, Chemical changes, Earth and atmospheric science, Energy
A real energy industry consultant introduces students to their challenge. They learn about the science and technology of electrolysis and how it is produced on an industrial scale, and discover how hydrogen can be used as a fuel. Then, in a practical experiment, they use a Hoffman voltameter to produce and measure hydrogen before calculating the efficiency of the process with an calculator spreadsheet.
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Hydrogen generation knowledge self-check
Students use this activity sheet to demonstrate what's they've learnt during the challenge.
Hydrogen generation skills self-check
A skills self-assessment sheet for students to use after they have completed the' Hydrogen generation challenge'.
Hydrogen generation challenge support sheet
Step-by-step instructions for students to use during the challenge, as they set up an electrolysis cell to produce hydrogen.
Hydrogen generation efficiency calculator
Students use this spreadsheet to calculate the energy efficiency of the process in which they produced hydrogen by electrolysis.
Meet an energy industry consultant job card
Inspire your students to think about a future career and link learning about electrolysis and hydrogen to the real-world, with this job-role card.
Meet an energy industry consultant video
Watch Edris, an energy industry consultant working on the energy transition, at work and learn about the knowledge and skills he needs for success.
Meet a vehicle mechanic video
Watch Josh, an apprentice vehicle mechanic working on hydrogen buses, at work and find out about the knowledge and skills he needs for success.
Meet a vehicle mechanic job card
Inspire your students to think about a future career and link learning about electrolysis and hydrogen to the real-world, with this job-role card.
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