Slide Name Slide No
1 Introduction 1
2 Why should we know and teach about it 3 - 6
3 An inspirational and motivational movement – The Barefoot.org 7
4 Using the ‘Schoolgen’ tool from Genesis Energy in the classroom 8 - 11
5 References 12
6 Here comes the sun 13
Table of Contents The Sun
Introduction The Sun
• How could I teach solar energy
• What would have relevance and value for the students
• Challenge educational stereotypes - The learner
shall become the teacher and the teacher the learner
• Teacher resources shown with the Genesis Energy project
• Conclusion
Why should we know and teach about it ? The Sun
Every day of the suns 100% energy - 51% from it hit EarthUse it or loose it.
Why should we know and teach about it ? The Sun
The source of solar energy is free - it needs no fuel and produces no waste or
pollution – therefore it plays a huge environmental part
Why should we know and teach about it ? The Sun
The estimates put the Sun being around for another 5 billion years - Solar
energy is very reliable
Why should we know and teach about it ? The Sun
you can save money in the long run –resulting in socio economic benefits
An inspirational and motivational movement – The Barefoot.org
The Long winding road
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https://vimeo.com/60152959
The Schoolgen programme in the Classroom
2. Free Installation of 2kW Pw solar systems
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How is the programme delivered
1. 40 teaching resources
3. A dedicated monitoring
4. Specialised Environmental Educators
The Schoolgen programme in the Classroom
2. Raising community
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What are the programme benefits
1. Raising awareness
3. Contributing
The Schoolgen programme in the Classroom
• Teacher-led activities (lesson plans)
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Teacher resources
• Fact sheets for teachers & students
• Student inquiries
• A glossary of key terms
• General information on photovoltaics &
energy efficiency
Conclusion
• opportunities
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Conclusion
• actively develop skills
• enables students
• apply in a wide range of context
Data bases The Sun
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Thank you for listening The Sun
Here comes the sun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6tV11acSRk