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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Find out about the important role Edris plays in the energy industry as it works towards a more sustainable future. Discover the skills and qualifications required, as well as the responsibilities and average salary for the role.
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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.
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.
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 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 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 knowledge self-check
Students use this activity sheet to demonstrate what's they've learnt during the challenge.
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 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 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 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.
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