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West Mercia Energy, in collaboration with npower Business Solutions, is providing no-cost workshops for students in years 6, 7, and 8 to enhance their STEM subject expertise, creativity, and collaborative skills.
What are the Power to Drive workshops?
The Power to Drive workshops are designed to engage young people in learning about electricity and energy, looking at how it is made and used, as well as the environmental and economic impacts of different sources. The workshops also cover maths and engineering skills, as students will build miniature electric cars to demonstrate the principles of gears. They will then use the cars to understand the relationship between voltage input and distance travelled and compete in teams to see how far along the challenge matt they can travel.
An example can be viewed here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bLAfFHGnVw
Sessions can be tailored to last between 40mins - 2hours depending on your timetable and are designed for a group up to 30 students.
Who can apply for the workshops?
The workshops are available to education establishments that are customers of West Mercia Energy. The workshops are suitable for years 6, 7 and 8 and can accommodate up to 30 students per session. The workshops are delivered by Elevation X, a specialist provider of STEM education programmes, in collaboration with npower Business Solutions, one of the UK's leading public sector energy suppliers.
How to apply for the workshops?
To apply for a free workshop, schools must email customerservices@westmerciaenergy.co.uk by 4pm on 31.10.2024. Schools should include the name and address of their school, the contact details of the person applying and the number and year group of the students. Also include which term you would prefer have the workshop delivered.
Successful schools will be informed by West Mercia Energy and then contacted by Elevation X to arrange the workshop delivery. The number of workshops is limited and if the workshops are oversubscribed, schools will be picked at random.
Why apply for a Power to Drive workshops?
The Power to Drive workshops are a great opportunity for schools to enhance their curriculum and offer their students a fun and interactive learning experience. The workshops will help students to develop their knowledge and skills in STEM subjects, as well as their creativity and teamwork. The workshops will also raise awareness of the importance of renewable energy and the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. The workshops are free of charge and delivered by experienced and qualified educators. Don't miss this chance to power up your students' learning and apply for a workshop today!
