Students will make and play with a 3D printed hydro turbine and explore a range of concepts such as force, motion, renewable energy, electricity.

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• Activity steps, 3D print files and video

Students will put together a simple 3D printed wind turbine use it to learn about wind energy using their own breath.

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• Activity steps, 3D print files and video

Students will use the student fact sheet called “How Tuatara Use Energy from the Sun” * to inquire into the responses of Tuatara to temperature changes in their habitat and how some animals (reptiles) use solar energy in the environment.

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• All our Energy Comes from the Sun Poster

This is a suitable activity to undertake in early winter, or winter. While some students may be able to do this investigation alone, it is an ideal investigation for students to complete with an adult or older family member, as it could lead to the family taking action(s) to increase energy efficiency and keep their home warmer in winter.

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Genesis Energy has installed solar panels at selected schools across Aotearoa/ New Zealand. This activity encourages the students to learn about the data coming from the solar panels and how weather and season influences their performance. The data tells the students how much electricity the solar panels are generating. You could adapt this activity for data generated over a month. Schools do not need solar panels to use this activity as data from any of the School-gen schools can be used

• Teaching resource and student worksheet