These activities use the short films made by Ashden about our winners from the UK and around the world. Activities are listed below under three themes, in a suggested sequence which builds on understanding, but you can use them in any order. For further information and suggestions, look at
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 2
About 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 |
