Let's get wise about waste

This workshop explores energy – particularly by comparing fossil fuels and renewable energy. A presentation scribed by artist William Bock will take students from the beginning of our reliance on fossil fuels to present-day generation of renewable energy in the UK. 

An activity on journalism will support pupils to think critically about our energy use and ask tough questions!

Curriculum links: 
England - Reading and Writing, Science
Scotland - Second level Literacy, Social Studies, 
Wales - English, Geography, History

Resource packs for teachers to accompany this workshop series, including suggested lesson plans and links to further information and resources on energy.

Sparking Conversations (Part 1)

This presentation, scribed by William Bock, explores societies’ reliance on fossil fuels, its impact on the planet and how we can move forward using renewable energy in a fair and sustainable way.

Curriculum links:
England - Science
Scotland - Social Studies
Wales - Science

Sparking Conversations (Part 2)

This presentation, scribed by William Bock, explores societies’ reliance on fossil fuels, its impact on the planet and how we can move forward using renewable energy in a fair and sustainable way.

Curriculum links:
England - Science
Scotland - Social Studies
Wales - Science

Writing activity

In this activity, journalist Marcus Smith, supports pupils to think critically about the way media frames energy and transitions to renewable energy and the important role journalism plays in realising a more sustainable future. 

Curriculum links:
England - English and Literacy
Scotland - Social Studies
Wales - English

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