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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Current electricity, Energy resources and fuels
Students use these cards to find out about the roles, viewpoints and career journeys of six offshore wind farm stakeholders: a shipping route planner, wind turbine technician, fisheries officer, tourism development manager, submarine cable technician and nature reserve site manager. They then use this information to inform their decision about the best place for a new wind farm.
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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'.
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.
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.
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