A new education programme teaching kids about renewable energy is launching in the UK.
Urban Wind, based in Glasgow, says it wants to dispel some of the myths about green power and give them an opportunity to design their own alternative energy technology.
Phil McVan, Urban’s managing director said: “We don’t want to just stand in a classroom and talk.
“Our educational package will be interactive, challenging and fun. We want children to really get involved and explore what we do, why we do it, how it works and why it is important to them.”
“We’re looking not only to get into the classroom but to get children and teachers out into the field to see the technology working and to see how projects are developed and built.”
Urban Wind is currently working on a pilot scheme at St Christopher’s High School in Accrington, Lancashire, before rolling the project out across the UK. It is currently collecting “expressions of interest” from other schools that wish further information about the programme.
Urban Wind says the package it is putting together for schools will be of interest to young people studying a range of subjects, including science and geography, as well as being fun.
“Our work with St Christopher’s has shown that youngsters have a real interest in the subject and are keen to learn more about the technology and its benefits,” says Phil.
“This is about educating the next generations about energy and how it affects their lives.
“We’re also hoping to spark an interest in youngsters who will become the next generation of renewable energy engineers and technicians.”
For more details about Urban Wind’s education programme please contact info@urban-wind.co.uk.
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