Energy Works progress report first full academic year

Energy Works progress report first full academic year 1. Development of school programmes Programmes developed for use in Elm and Friday Bridge Primary School including introductory presentations, day course information sheets (curriculum linked learning objectives and risk assessments), pupil information sheets and teaching notes. 2. Trial of school programmes Elm trial completed including: Half day workshop using renewable minikits Full day visit to Coldham wind farm and Sutton Bridge Power Station Full day design and technology workshop building model wind turbines using reclaimed materials and a tower challenge School assembly to which parents and governors invited Friday Bridge trial completed including: Full day workshop using renewable minikits Full day design and technology workshop Full day visit to Coldham wind farm (13.11.07) Evaluation forms from both schools very positive (top marks for all categories except for 2 for facilities (Elm before room was enlarged). 3. Launch of KS2 Programme Launch event successfully held 20 November. Positive and encouraging presentations from The Co-operative, Fenland District Council and Friday Bridge Primary School. 4. Promotion through media and to schools A number of means have been used to promote the programme and generate interest in schools: Press release disseminated. Promotion at CEES conference 30 November (presentation and workshop). Articles in CEES newsletters. Promotion through Geography CAS meetings. Emails to all Fenland schools prior to launch. Direct contacts with selected schools. 5. Community strategy A school assembly at Elm on the Energy Works programme was attended by year 5 parents. A presentation was also given to the parish council in Wimblington in February at the request of the parish clerk. Both were well received by the communities involved.

6. Teaching Pack A KS2 Teaching Pack has been prepared and has been trialled in two schools. It is planned to trial them in the autumn term of 2008/9 before a printed version is authorised. 7. Delivery of school programmes The table below lists the programmes completed in the academic year 2007/8. It includes two KS1 classes, 20 KS2 classes, 12 KS3 classes and a GCSE class. 7 KS2 classes and a GCSE class were funded from additional Glassmoor funding. Three KS2 classes were funded outside the Fenland programme by a regional Co-operative grant. It can be seen that the momentum of Energy Works gathered speed throughout the year and it was necessary to postpone some prospective visits until 2008/9. Date (2007/8) School visits to Coldham and school workshops Autumn Term 13 Sept Elm Y5 (trial) Minikits 1 class 25 October Elm Y5 (trial) Coldham visit 1 class 5 October Elm Y5 (trial) Turbine technology 1 class 1 Nov Friday Bridge Y5/6 (trial) Minikits 1 class 6 Nov Friday BridgeY5/6 (trial) Turbine T 1 class 22 Nov Friday Bridge Y5/6 (trial) Coldham visit Spring Term 19 February Wisbech Grammar Y5 Minikits 2 classes per day 25 February Neale-Wade Y8 Minikits 6 classes per day 26 February Neale-Wade Y8 Minikits 5 classes per day 26 February Neale-Wade Y8 Coldham visit 3 classes per day 27 February Neale-Wade Y8 Coldham visit 3 classes per day 28 February Neale-Wade Y8 Coldham visit 3 classes per day 29 February Neale-Wade Y8 Coldham visit 3 classes per day 3 March Thomas Eaton Y6 Coldham visit 1 class 11 March Wisbech Grammar Y5 Coldham visit 2 classes 14 March Wisbech Grammar Y5 Turbine technology 2 classes per day 17 March Thomas Eaton Y6 Turbine technology 1 class

Summer Term 8 April Park Lane Y5 and Y6 Minikits 4 classes per day 10 April Park Lane Y5 or Y6 Coldham visit 2 classes per day 11 April Park Lane Y5 or Y6 Coldham visit 2 classes per day 14 April Park Lane Y5 and Y6 DT Scrapheap 4 classes per day 15 April Over Y5 Minikits 1.5 class half day 17 April Clarkson Infants Y2 Coldham visit 2 classes per day 1 May Weatheralls Y4 Minikits 2 classes per day 2 May Thomas Eaton Y4 Coldham visit and TT 1 class 28 April Over Y5 Coldham visit 1.5 class half day 6 May Manea Y4 Coldham visit 1 class 8 May Manea Y4 Turbine technology 1 class 9 May Weatheralls Y4 Coldham visit 2 classes per day 12 May Weatheralls Y4 Co-op visit 2 classes 13 May Abbey College Y10 Coldham visit 1 class am only Half Term 8 June Open Day 12 June Farcet Y4/5 and Y5/6 Minikits 2 classes per day 16 June Ashbeach Y2/3 Intro tbc 1 class 17 June Ashbeach Y2/3 Coldham visit 1 class 19 June Ashbeach Y2/3 Turbine technology 1 class 23 June Manea Y6 Coldham visit 1 class 23 June Westwood Junior Y6 Minikits (in parallel) 3 classes 24 June Manea Y6 Turbine technology 1 class 26 June Farcet Y4/5 and 5/6 Coldham visit 2 half day visits 30 June Westwood Y6 Coldham visit 1 class 1 July Westwood Y6 Coldham visit 1 class 3 July Westwood Y6 Coldham visit 1 class 7 July Westwood Y6 Turbine technology 3 classes 8 July Farcet Y4/5 and Y5/6 Turbine technology 2 classes per day 10 July Girton Y5 Minikits 1 class 15 July Girton Y5 Coldham visit 1 class 17 July Girton Y5 Co-op visits 1 class Evaluations All teachers are asked to fill in an evaluation form. All but two schools (Weatheralls and Abbey College) sent in comments. Some completed one form for each day whilst others collated all their comments on one form. In the main categories of course

programme and leadership, 13 of the 15 schools which replied gave top Excellent scores, with the remaining two scoring these as Good. Comments from teachers include: "We feel privileged to have been part of it" "They thoroughly enjoyed the activities with the renewable energy models and the visit to the turbines. It has inspired them with interest in the topic" "Very thought provoking - the sustainable energy element has really made the children think" "Contributed to team playing and skills across the curriculum - scientific understanding and geography" 8. Budget The invoiced amount including Glassmoor was 29,336. This is an under spend of just over 6000 relative to the agreed budget. This has been earmarked for subsidising coaches in 2008/9. 9. Next year 2008/9 Bookings are now been taken for 2008/2009. In order to include more schools, the programme has been revised to include a day visit and an in school workshop over two days. To avoid reducing the depth of the programme, additional workshops will be offered in the afternoon of the day visit. Further details are attached to the report. Also attached are breakdowns of the budget for the first three years of the programme. The budget breakdown for year 2 and year 3 has been amended to take account of the new structure of the programme with up to two days per class for KS2 classes, inclusion of KS3 and GCSE classes and less emphasis on outside meetings. Senior Teacher, CEES September 2008

First Year September 2007 - July 2008 1.1 Primary School strategy: To develop, promote and trial learning programmes for KS1& 2 Sept 07 Nov 07 Nov 07 July 08 1.1.1 Introductory presentations developed for use in schools. 1.1.2 Development of environmental activities on and off site to include curriculum-linked learning objectives and risk assessments. 1.1.3 Key stage 2 programme successfully trialled by classes from two local Primary Schools, October 07. 3 days each class. 1.1.4 Key stage 2 programme promoted, launch event for key stage 2 teachers held in October 1.1.5 Promotion through media and visits to schools 1.1.6 Visits and school workshops for 10 classes, 3 days each (300 pupils) from November 07. 1.1.7 Develop short teacher s KS2 pack for use in school 1.1.8 Additional programmes for Glassmoor area 1.2 Community strategy: To develop and promote community environmental education 850 4675 1800 1150 850 9000 2125 2700 23,150 Nov 07 July 08 May or June 08 1.2.1 Plan and deliver (4) school and class assemblies and after school meetings to include invitations to parents 1.2.2 Prepare presentations to (4) Parish Meetings to promote renewable energy and Coldham open day 1.2.3 Plan Open Day, develop activities for all age use at Coldham Wind Farm and promotion 1.2.4 Open day (Sunday) at Coldham for local community 1200 1200 1500 1500 5400 Management of the project including attendance at meetings Maintenance and renewal of equipment 3400 3500 Total charge for first year 35,450

Second Year September 2008 - July 2009 2.1 Primary School strategy: To develop and promote learning programmes for KS1 and KS2 Sept 08 July 09 2.1.1 Review and update learning programmes and resources and develop new programmes 3325 2.1.2 Promotion through media and contacts/visits to schools 1700 2.1.3 Visits and school workshops for 15 classes, 2 days each (300 9000 pupils) from September 08 14,025 2.2 Community strategy: To develop and promote community environmental education May or June 09 2.2.1 Plan and deliver school and class assemblies and after school meetings to include invitations to parents 2.2.2 Presentations and meetings (outreach) 2.2.3 Plan Open Day, review and update activities for all age use at Coldham Wind Farm and promotion 2.2.4 Open day (Sunday) at Coldham for local community 300 600 900 600 2400 2.3 Secondary School strategy: To develop, promote and trial learning programmes for KS3 and 4 Sept 08 July 09 2.3.1 Development of environmental activities on and off site for KS3/ GCSE to include curriculum-linked learning objectives and risk assessments. 2.3.2 GCSE visits and workshops, 1-2 days per class (up to 6 classes) 2.3.3 Promotion through media, contacts with and presentations to schools including preparation of presentation 2.3.4 KS3 Visits and school workshops for 3 schools (6 days per school, up to 350 pupils per school) from November 08. 2.3.5 Additional programmes in Glassmoor area 2125 2400 1525 5400 1430 12,880 Management of the project including attendance at meetings Maintenance and renewal of equipment 3400 500 Total charge for second year 33,205

Third Year September 2009 July 2010 3.1 Primary School strategy: To develop and promote learning programmes for KS1 and KS2 Sept 09 July 10 3.1.1 Review and update learning programmes and resources and develop new programmes 2125 3.1.2 Promotion through media and contacts/visits to schools 1275 3.1.3 Visits and school workshops for 15 classes, 2 days each (450 pupils) from September 09 9000 12,400 3.2 Community strategy: To develop and promote community environmental education May or June 10 3.2.1 Plan and deliver school and class assemblies and after school meetings to include invitations to parents 3.2.2 Presentations and meetings (outreach) 3.2.3 Plan Open Day, review and update activities for all age use at Coldham Wind Farm and promotion 3.2.4 Open day (Sunday) at Coldham for local community 300 600 900 600 2400 3.3 Secondary School strategy: To develop, promote and trial learning programmes for KS3 and 4 Sept 09 July 10 3.3.1 Review and update learning programmes and resources and develop new programmes 3.3.2 GCSE visits and workshops, 1-2 days per class (up to 3 classes) 3.3.3 Promotion through media, contacts with and presentations to schools including preparation of presentation 3.3.4 KS3 Visits and school workshops for 3 schools (6 days per school, up to 350 pupils per school) from November 08. 2125 1800 1275 5400 10,600 Management of the project including attendance at meetings Maintenance and renewal of equipment 3400 500 Total charge for third year 29,300

Learning Objectives During this Day Course pupils should learn: Workshop 3 To practise scientific enquiry skills. To evaluate experimental materials and processes. To investigate ways of using renewable energy. To apply numerical and literacy skills to experiments. Workshop 4 About the properties of materials To understand how to create rotational movements in models To create a freestanding model with moving parts To create a freestanding, stable structure using the principles of turbine tower construction Pupils will also: Learn safely including the safe use of tools and equipment Learn about ways in which people can improve their environment including the importance of recycling School-based workshops information: ENERGY WORKS Question 27 Renewable Energy Investigations: Solar and Wind Energy Wind Turbine Technology: Construction and Design Challenges KS 2 Design and Technology, Science Workshop programmes Two themes are offered as school-based workshops, each of which has two elements. All workshops begin with an introduction and end with a plenary. Timings vary and are negotiable. To fully complete all 4 sessions two full days may be required. As an alternative to a school-based workshop one of the four options below may be selected for the afternoon session during a day visit to Coldham Wind Farm. Teachers should enter their choices for school-based workshops on the workshop booking form, and discuss details with their CEES teacher. Workshop 3: RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTIGATION 3a Solar Energy Using solar energy mini-kits, working in small groups pupils will investigate the generation of heat and electricity using two types of mini solar panels. They will consider how to generate the most energy by choosing suitable places to locate the panels. 3b Wind Energy An open investigation using model wind turbine mini-kits will look at the construction of wind turbines and give pupils working in small groups the opportunity to discover the optimum conditions for electricity generation. Workshop 4: WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY 4a Construction Challenge The importance of reduce, re-use and recycle will be discussed and materials which can be recycled will be identified. Pupils will than work individually to create a model wind turbine from recycled materials, following step-by-step verbal instructions. The model will be able to rotate about its axis (yaw) and the blades will rotate. 4b Design Challenge This session involves a team challenge to create a freestanding structure from sheets of newspaper. Pupils will work in groups to investigate how to increase the strength and stability of different structures before attempting the challenge of building a structure which is freestanding, stable and as high as two sheets of newspaper. The outcomes from the challenge will be used to discuss the design principles used in the construction of turbine towers. Note: The actual programme may vary depending on number and needs of pupils and length of workshop. Relevant extracts from CEES risk assessments Adult : Pupil ratios Hazard Use of Design & Technology equipment Control measures Pupils are instructed in the safe use of equipment and are closely supervised at all times For this workshop CEES recommended ratio for safety is 1 : 15 excluding the CEES teacher. Additional adults may be needed with classes where individual pupils need 1 : 1 Working with tall structures Pupils pre-existing conditions Using scientific equipment Instructions are given to ensure that tall structures are constructed safely School staff are required to notify the CEES teacher of any pupils with physical, medical or behavioural conditions which may affect the safe conduct of the workshop. Pupils are instructed in the safe use of equipment, for example using goggles to shield eyes when using wind turbines, taking great care not to touch lamps and fans. For further information contact CEES on 01780 782386 or cees.stibbington@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Learning Objectives During this Day Course pupils should learn: How electricity is generated by renewable means in a real context. To recognise dangers associated with electricity and industrial installations. To understand their responsibility to maintain a sustainable environment for future generations. To evaluate experimental materials and processes. To recognise ways in which people can improve their environment. (Some objectives are dependent on choice of afternoon options) Pupils will also: Learn safely in a new environment. Gain an appreciation of the environment and understand their role in caring for it. Adult : Pupil ratios For this day course CEES recommended ratio for safety is 1 : 8 Three working groups will be needed, each with an adult. Additional adults may be needed with classes where individual pupils need 1 : 1 support Other information See also separate guidance notes on safe and effective day courses. To comply with safety regulations on site: - Pupils must wear long sleeved tops and trousers, and sensible shoes - The coach must stay on site in case of emergency. NB Please indicate on your booking form your choice of afternoon option from 1 to 4b CEES Day Course Information: ENERGY WORKS Question 27 COLDHAM WIND FARM KS 2 Science and cross curriculum Relevant extracts from CEES risk assessments See also separate guidance notes on safe and effective day courses Hazard Severe weather Proximity to electrical system and apparatus Rough ground, slopes and steps Working farm: Farm roads, equipment, land working Day Course Programme Introduction: A CEES teacher will welcome your group to the Energy Works Education Centre at Coldham and describe the day s programme and the learning objectives. Session A: This session will begin with an introduction to the site and to renewable energy and wind turbine technology. Pupils will then view the on-line management system used to control the wind turbines. Following a briefing on safety, pupils will be issued with safety hats and glasses and will then travel by coach to the control buildings and wind turbines for a close up view of the turbine blades and tower. Pupils will use compasses and measuring equipment to record the dimensions of the turbine, and weather elements including wind speed and direction, to compare to those recorded by the electronic management system. Finally, pupils will be encouraged to consider the environmental impacts of wind generation. Session B: After lunch at the education centre, the following options are available, including those which may be delivered separately as workshops in school: Option 1: Visiting Sutton Bridge Gas Fired Power Station and using hands-on displays to explore electricity production using magnets, scale models and an exercise bike (maximum 30 pupils per class). Option 2: Activities closely linked to the morning session including weather forecasting using ICT; wind turbine words (leading to poetry), watercolour painting or alternative activities linked to the current class topic, agreed in collaboration with the class teacher. Afternoon options 3a to 4b may be booked as workshops in school, see separate sheet: Option 3a: Investigating renewable energy using solar mini-kits to find the optimum conditions for heat or electricity generation. Option 3b: Investigating renewable energy using wind turbine mini-kits. Option 4a: Using recycled materials to investigate rotational movement and building model wind turbines to take back to school. Option 4b: Using the design principles involved in the construction of turbine towers for a team challenge to create a free-standing tower structure from newspaper. Plenary: The group will reflect on their day and consider how well the learning objectives have been met. Note: The actual programme may vary depending on number and needs of pupils, length of visit and weather conditions. Control measures CEES staff are aware of daily forecast. Access to the wind farm during electrical storms or wind speed greater than 25m/s is not permitted. Alternative venues or activities are substituted if weather conditions are particularly unfavourable. In extreme cases, where guidance notes on clothing (see left and separate notes) have not been complied with pupils may be excluded from activities. Pupils will not have access to the inside of turbine tower or control room. Pupils and adults are made aware of expected standards of behaviour and, for example pupils are instructed to walk, not run, to look ahead, and to stay close to supervisory adults. Advice is given on suitable shoes prior to visit Pupils are transported around the site by coach The Farm manager is notified of the visit and of the need to control work in proximity to pupils Adults supervise directly, walking beside their group For further information contact CEES on 01780 782386 or cees.stibbington@cambridgeshire.gov.uk