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Science Teachers and EET

The Big Five Renewable Energy Types
Solar: Converts sunlight into electricity or heat.
Wind: Uses wind turbines to generate power.
Hydropower: Harnesses flowing water to produce energy.
Geothermal: Uses Earth’s internal heat.
Bioenergy: Made from organic materials like plants.
How Does Solar Energy Work? (Interactive Demo Idea)
Sunlight hits solar panels → creates electricity.
Solar heating warms water or air.
Show pictures or videos of school solar panels
Hands-On Activities to Engage Students
Build simple wind turbines or solar ovens using classroom materials.
Use online interactive labs to explore energy sources and their impacts.
Group project: Design a renewable energy plan for a fictional town considering costs and environment.

EET- wind turbine or solar oven

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Teachers: Geo, Business, Inte Sc, Entre, Visual Arts

Group 8 - Build a simple model  - solar, wind, mobile  charger

Posters, poems, pledge to protect the environment

Host a Green Shark Tank - students pitch a RE goods and service during a 5 minute business pitch - estimate start up cost, pricing and break even.

Green Roof

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Spanish, Bio, Inte Sc

Spanish- case study on RE and EE in Costa Rica

Biology- Build solar ovens, group activity for energy conservation at home and school

Energy pledge

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Teachers: EET, SCience, Physics, Soc Studies

Two buildings with solar and battery comparison study. Test to see that RE uses less energy

Grade designs.

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Teachers: Geography, Biology, Soc St, Physics

Subject Chosen:            Integrated Science
Topic:                                Renewable vs Non-Renewable Sources of Energy discussions with class.
Method:                          1)           Create Posters to put in classrooms about the differences in Energy Sources
2)           Ideas From Class on Energy Transformation via a Debate
3)           Group work to create a Model Building
4)           Walk through of the school to determine areas that can be adjusted to improve energy efficiency.

Debates, Posters, Models creation on RE eg wind turbine or solar panel, Tour of school to do a mini enery audit

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Teachers: Agri, Envi, Soc Studies

Two photos RE vs NRE

What are students preferences

Project based lessons- creating a product using solar energy eg solar chargers

Agri- Solar panel

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Group 3: Incorporate Student-Centered Activities

Research Projects: Assign groups to investigate different renewables (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass) and present chemical principles behind them.

Debates: “Should Trinidad invest more in solar than natural gas?” This encourages critical thinking.

STEM Challenges: Build a mini wind turbine or solar oven.

Group 3 had Int Sci, English, Chemistry (myself

Group 3. In Visual Arts we can: have students create posters raising awareness about solar, wind, hydro, or energy conservation tips; or encourage the use of old plastic, cans, or paper to make sculptures or collages about energy and sustainability.

Link to Existing Chemistry Topics

Show students that renewable energy isn’t a “separate” subject — it’s applied chemistry:

Fuels & Energy: Compare combustion of fossil fuels with biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel). Discuss enthalpy changes, pollution, and sustainability.

Electrochemistry: Use fuel cells (hydrogen–oxygen) and rechargeable batteries as examples of renewable energy storage.

Materials Chemistry: Explore the chemistry of solar cells (silicon semiconductors, perovskites), wind turbine materials, and corrosion prevention.

Environmental Chemistry: Tie in greenhouse gases, acid rain, and the role of renewables in reducing emissions.

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Agri, Tech Ed , Chemistry, Environmental Science/Geography

Curriculum Integration

Sustainable Model for Food Production

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Home Connection (Link to Family Savings)

Classroom Activity: Students do a home energy audit (list bulbs, appliances, hours of use).

Homework: Calculate how switching to LED bulbs or turning off unused devices can save money on a T&TEC bill.

Sharing: Students present findings in class → “My family could save $50/month by switching bulbs.”

Impact: Makes efficiency personal—parents see savings, students feel empowered.

“Switch Off” Day (Energy Conservation Exercise)

In-Class Prep: Students create posters or skits about turning off lights, fans, and computers when not in use.

School Activity: Have one day each month where each class tries to use the least energy possible.

Follow-Up: Students record changes (e.g., number of fans/lights left off) and discuss savings.

Impact: Builds daily habits → conservation becomes routine.

Natural Science and Maths