Educational Resources
Resources for teachers and students exploring energy, electricity and the clean energy transition. Datasets are provided by MyGridNZ; reading materials are provided by educational professionals.
Reading Materials
Classroom resources by educator Pamela Dugdale, covering energy generation, climate and the energy transition.
Investigating Solar Power in Different Weather Conditions
A practical investigation into how solar energy output varies with weather, designed for classroom use.
Download PDFHeat Mining or Replenishable Geothermal
Explores the difference between extractive and renewable geothermal energy and the implications for long-term energy planning.
Download PDFThink Global, Act Local — A Power Generation Case Study
Connects global energy challenges to local decision-making through a structured power generation case study.
Download PDFPowering the Future — A Card Activity for Classroom Use
An interactive card-based activity helping students explore different energy sources and their trade-offs.
Download PDFStudents to Solve the World's Energy Problems
A project-based resource challenging students to propose real solutions to global energy challenges.
Download PDFSolar in Schools
A case study on solar installation at a primary school, including data on generation and the learning opportunities it creates.
Case Study — Carr Hill School
Documents the solar installation at Carr Hill School, covering system performance, educational integration, and outcomes.
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