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Generation Green is a cross-curricular resource, with an emphasis on Active Citizenship and Personal Responsibility. It also supports the NFSS and Eco-Schools initiatives. The tabs below show how each lesson links into the Key Stage 1 and P1-3 curricula.
These 8 lessons and the assembly have the ultimate aim of making pupils aged 5-7 years old aware of where energy comes from and the effect its use has on the environment.
The aim of this Assembly is to consolidate and share what the pupils have learned about energy.
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The aim of this lesson is to introduce 5-7 year olds to the power of the Sun and how its heat and light can be harnessed to make energy.
Firstly, pupils will think about the qualities of the Sun. Then, the class will carry out a simple experiment which demonstrates the Sun’s ability to heat water. Finally, children will learn about solar panels and how they create electricity.
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