How to use the Ashden educational resources (pdf file).
Follow the links in the table to access these resources:
– Powerpoint lesson support with activity frames.
– Teacher notes for each activity, including suggestions for further activities.
– Five-minute films to capture pupils' imagination and interest."
Theme 1: Making a difference – in my thinking
What do I know? Why should I care? What can I do?| Activity | Level/time | Downloadable resources |
|---|---|---|
What is energy?Introductory activity to support pupils' understanding of what energy is and where it comes from. Curriculum areas: Topics |
Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2About one lesson |
Powerpoint |
Making choicesExploring the choices that pupils can make about using energy. Why and how to reduce energy use. Curriculum areas: Topics: |
Key Stage 1 About one lesson |
Powerpoint |
Being energy wiseDiscussing electrical appliances and their energy consumption. Includes some simple calculations. Curriculum areas: Topics: |
Key Stage 1 One or two lessons |
Powerpoint |
What is global warming?An introduction to the concept of global warming. Curriculum areas: Topics: |
Key Stage 2 |
Powerpoint |
Theme 2: Making a difference - in my school, and local community
What can we do? What can we change? How can we do it?| Activity | Level/time | Downloadable resources |
|---|---|---|
I want to be in the Energy TeamInvestigating what is needed to be a good energy monitor. Use this to start energy management in your classroom and school. Curriculum areas: Topics: |
Key Stage 1 One or two lessons |
Powerpoint |
Thinking about electricityFinding out how electricity is produced and understanding what fossil fuels and renewable sources are. Curriculum areas: Topics: |
Key Stage 1 One or two lessons |
Powerpoint |
Making an action plan for changeEvaluating current energy use in school and ways to save energy through pupil participation. Curriculum areas: Topics: |
Upper Key Stage 2 Three or more lessons |
Powerpoint |
Energising the communityInforming families and the wider community about energy saving options. Curriculum areas: Topics: |
Key Stage 2 Two lessons |
Powerpoint |
Theme 3: Making a difference - the global dimension
How do we connect with the world? How do I fit in? What can I do?| Activity | Level/time | Downloadable resources |
|---|---|---|
Investigating energy technologiesInvestigating renewable technologies and their use. Independent enquiry and follow up for pupils. Curriculum areas: Topics: |
Upper Key Stage 2 Two lessons |
Powerpoint |
Problems or solutionA short interactive quiz to support discussion about global warming and climate change. Useful to gauge pupils' initial understanding. Follow-on activity allows pupils to make their own quiz. Curriculum areas: Topics: |
Upper Key Stage 1 Two lessons |
Powerpoint - starter |
Thinking about quality of lifeEncouraging pupils to think about basic needs, how these are met in the UK and in other countries, and why energy use is relevant. Curriculum areas: Topics: |
Key Stage 2 Two lesson |
Powerpoint |
