50 ideas to teach students about Renewable Energy

Ben Newsome CF Author

Learn ideas for renewable energy that you can implement now in your science classroom.

Below are 50 lesson ideas that will help form a vibrant teaching sequence that kids will love!

Solar Oven
Construct a simple solar oven using a pizza box, aluminium foil, and plastic wrap. Demonstrate how it can cook food.
Windmill Project
Build a small windmill to understand how wind energy can generate electricity.
Hydropower Generation
Create a miniature hydroelectric generator using a water source, a small turbine (maybe a toy one), and an LED bulb.
Energy Quiz
Hold a class quiz where students must answer questions about different types of renewable energy.
Solar Power Art
Use solar paper and objects to create sun-print art pieces.
Waterwheel Construction
Build a miniature waterwheel to demonstrate how flowing water can be converted into mechanical energy.
Geothermal Model
Create a 3D model showing how geothermal energy is captured and used.
Energy Podcast
Start a class podcast where each episode features a different type of renewable energy.
Design an Energy-Efficient House
Use a shoebox to design and build a model of a home that uses renewable energy sources.
Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Debate
Have a class debate on the pros and cons of renewable versus non-renewable energy.
DIY Solar Panel
Create a simple solar panel using household materials.
Design a Wind Farm
Create a model of a wind farm and discuss its benefits and challenges.
Energy Conservation Poster
Design posters that encourage energy conservation and the use of renewable energy.
Study Local Renewable Energy
Visit a local renewable energy facility or invite a speaker who works in the industry.
Renewable Energy Animation
Use animation software to create short clips about how different renewable energy sources work.
Energy from Trash
Learn about waste-to-energy technologies and create a model of a waste-to-energy plant.
Battery Powered from Fruit
Experiment with generating electricity from lemons or potatoes.
Green Transportation Project
Research and present on different types of green transportation, like electric cars or bicycles.
Model of a Solar Car
Build a small model of a solar-powered car.
Solar-Powered Robot
Construct a simple solar-powered robot using a solar cell and a small motor.
Guest Speaker Series
Invite local professionals in the renewable energy field to speak to the class about their jobs.
Energy-Saving Tips Infographic
Design an infographic with energy-saving tips for the home.
Solar System Diorama
Create a diorama showcasing how solar panels work within a household.
Tidal Power Presentation
Research and present how tidal energy works and where it's used around the world.
Energy Scavenger Hunt
Organize an energy scavenger hunt, where students find items or perform tasks related to renewable energy.
Upcycle Challenge
Have students create useful items by upcycling materials, demonstrating how to reduce waste.
Renewable Energy Board Game
Design a board game based on renewable energy facts.
Outdoor Energy Walk
Conduct an outdoor walk around school grounds to identify possible areas for renewable energy use.
Build a Solar Power Bank
With adult supervision, build a simple solar power bank to charge small devices.
Write a Play about Energy
Write and perform a play about the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Biomass Experiment
Show how biomass energy works using an egg carton, sawdust, and wax to make homemade fire starters.
Research Project
Have students research a specific type of renewable energy and present their findings.
Greenhouse Model
Build a model of a greenhouse and discuss the concept of solar energy.
Renewable Energy Comic Strip
Create comic strips based on renewable energy topics.
Create an Energy Map
Map out the different sources of renewable energy in your state or country.
Renewable Energy Song
Write and perform a song about the benefits of renewable energy.
Photograph Solar Energy
Take photographs of solar energy in action around the school or community.
Energy Bingo
Play Bingo using words and concepts related to renewable energy.
Energy Haiku
Write Haikus about different forms of renewable energy.
Clean Energy Expo
Host a clean energy expo where students can showcase their renewable energy projects.
Paper Wind Turbine
Create a paper wind turbine to understand how wind can generate power.
Solar Energy Cooking Competition
Host a competition where students cook food using solar ovens.
Kinetic Energy Experiment
Perform simple experiments to demonstrate how kinetic energy can be converted to electrical energy.
Storybook
Write and illustrate a children's book about renewable energy.
Human Power
Discuss human power as a form of energy, students could take turns powering a crank generator to see how much effort it takes to light a small bulb.
Interactive Energy Presentation
Use interactive software to give presentations about renewable energy.
Mini Documentary
Film a mini-documentary about the history and importance of renewable energy.
Energy Efficiency Audit
Conduct an energy efficiency audit of the school or a room in their house.
Design a Renewable City
In groups, have students design a city that only uses renewable energy sources.
Create a rap
Rap about renewable energy!

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Ben Newsome CF FRSA

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