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EnergiUglekurset (The Energy Owl Course)

organisation
The Danish Schools Energy Forum (Skolernes EnergiForum)
c/o The Danish Organisation for Sustainable Energy (OVE)
www.skoleenergi.dk
sef@skoleenergi.dk
age group
10 -12
outcome

A leaflet, in Danish, with 36 pages including, hand-outs, small experiments, teachers guide, pupils pages and a diploma for the pupils, when they have finished the course.

EnergiUglekurset (Energy Owl Course) book cover

resources
Candle, ice-cube, plastic bag, bottle, coin, glass, water, thermometer etc.
task
"The Energy Owl Course" can be arranged by the teachers using the leaflet. The teacher should use at least 6 school hours, and preferably add an excursion. The course takes the pupils through the basics of energy and renewables. The course can be a good stepping stone to the Eco Schools energy programme, at least in the Danish version
evaluation
"The Energy Owl Course" has been part of a general evaluation of the activities of the Danish Schools Energy Forum, and have been well received by the teachers.