Are you working with the STEM Central to explore the role of STEM subjects in sustainability? Are you looking ahead to the implementation of Senior Phase, and planning for learning and teaching around Energy Security for learners working towards new national qualifications in Physics? Recent news articles provide a way of keeping the learning and teaching topical and relevant, providing inspiration for exploration through open ended investigative practical or research work e.g.
Survey Finds Scottish Home Running Costs at 10 year high
Fife Energy Park to host new offshore turbine concept
New UK attempt to capture carbon
Coal fuelled power station plans for Grangemouth
Samsung wind turbine project to create 500 jobs in Fife
Scotland’s nuclear stations could stay open
Salmond Hails Hydrogen Energy Facility in Fife
The BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory episodes The Human Power Station and Exploring the Science of Fuel may also provide useful enrichment for learning and teaching.
