Various sections in the Curriculum for Excellence programme require pupils to be conversant with the concepts of renewable energy, the different types of energy around us as well as the conversion of one form of energy to another.
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Series / Parallel Circuits
In the “Energy in the Environment” section pupils are expected to be able to measure the current and voltage in series and parallel circuits and to show the advantages of using, in some instances, a parallel circuit as opposed to a series circuit.
Model House
In the section “Energy in the Environment” pupils are expected to understand the basic concepts of designing an energy efficient building.
Wind Power
In the section “Energy in the Environment” pupils are expected to be familiar with the renewable energy sources that are available to us. This model illustrates clearly the possibility of harnessing electrical power from the wind
Solar Power
In the section “Energy in the Environment” pupils are expected to be familiar with the renewable energy sources that are available to us. This model illustrates clearly the possibility of harnessing electrical power from the sun.