VIDEO PREVIEW

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Introduction

In the Re-Energy program, learners of all ages learn about renewable energy, the different sources of renewable energy and explore the
co-benefits and trade-offs of using comparable renewable energy systems. In this engaging STEAM program, learners become renewable energy engineers by using detailed construction plans to build their own working models of electric vehicles, energy storage systems, solar ovens, solar cars, wind turbines, hydroelectric generators, and biogas generators. Learners can also make use of related links and backgrounders to explore each renewable energy technology in depth. Re-Energy is a proud recipient of the 2017 UL Innovation Education Award!

RELEVANT TOPICS

Renewable energy; renewable systems; renewable technologies; solar; solar oven; solar car; solar PV; wind; biogas; biomass; electric vehicles; electricity storage; batteries; biology; physics; chemistry; environmental conservation; sustainable development goals; sustainability; climate change; Canadian climate policy; climate action;

Educator Resources

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CURRICULUM

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

In this engaging STEAM challenge, learners will get to build one of the following: a wind turbine, solar oven, solar car, hydroelectric generator, biogas generator, electric vehicle or energy storage. This will help them deepen their learning about renewable energy technologies. The grand prize for the winning class is $1,000, the second prize is $500 and the third prize is $250.

Re-Energy Program Activities

Electrifying the Future gives students the chance to turn gas powered cars into electric vehicles while learning real-world skills in STEM and sustainability.

Starting in Calgary with the conversion of a Beetle and a Ford Ranger, the program has now expanded to Ontario, where students are transforming a Miata, running EV clubs, and installing charging stations.

By bringing hands-on innovation into the classroom, we’re helping teachers close gaps in automotive education and inspire the next generation to lead the shift to zero-emission transportation.

Here’s what teachers are saying about
Re-Energy.

The Electric Vehicle Challenge has captivated our students. It provided a real world context to the curriculum in many subjects - for example, our grade 9 science electricity curriculum outcomes were nearly all covered through their work on designing and created our zero emissions renewable energy vehicle.

Robert Tymofichuk Assistant Principal & Teacher

New Myrnam School & Myrnam Outreach and Homeschool Centre (MOHC)

Acknowledgements

Teachers

GreenLearning creates free education programs about energy, climate change and green economy that engage and empower students to create positive change.