National Museums Scotland
FREE Secondary Schools Renewable Energy Programme
Get Energised Challenge Days
Level: National Qualifications 4-5 Physics
Pupil numbers: Pupils work in teams of four, competing against teams from other schools. Maximum 20 pupils (five teams) from each school at each Challenge Day.
Dates available: 
National Museum of Rural Life (East Kilbride)
Wed 28, Thu 29 & Fri 30 Oct 2015
National Museum of Scotland (Edinburgh)
Mon 9 & Tue 10 Nov 2015
Inspire your pupils to discover more about the renewable energy industry. Pupils will conduct experiments, meet industry experts and work cooperatively to solve problems. The day includes solar, wind, hydro and marine power challenges and each Challenge Day concludes with a keynote speaker from the industry. One team at each Challenge Day will win a prize for themselves and their school.
Science Investigation Days
Level: S1–2 pupils Pupil numbers: National Museum of Scotland 50 pupils; National Museum of Rural Life 40 pupils
Dates available:
National Museum of Rural Life (East Kilbride)
Fri 23 & Mon 26 Oct 2015, Mon 21 & Tue 22 Mar 2016, Thu 14 & Fri 15 Apr 2016
National Museum of Scotland (Edinburgh)
Wed 11 Nov 2015, Mon 1 & Tue 2 Feb 2016, Mon 9 & Tue 10 May 2016
Pupils will discover more about renewable energy in Scotland through a series of hands-on, group-work activities. The day will provide an introduction to the range of renewable energies in Scotland, followed by the chance for pupils to build their own hydro turbine, and engineer a wave technology model.
To book, complete our online booking enquiry form: www.nms.ac.uk/schoolbooking
You can also contact us on schools@nms.ac.uk
Get Energised is made possible by the generous support of the ScottishPower Foundation. Find out more online: www.nms.ac.uk/getenergised
