Try out:
Simple circuits in the classroom at: http://www.ourlady.co.uk/work-science4a.htm
Making a lemon battery. Instructions on youtube.com (type in ‘lemon battery’)
The ‘Enviro Battery’ kit (STG£7.95) available from www.curious-minds.co.uk – it includes the lemon battery and lots of other ‘eco-friendly’ batteries.
Making a sparker: www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/sparker.html
Organise a group challenge:
Divide your class into teams and get each team to investigate the best renewable energy option for your local community.
Case study:
Do a case study on some of the Irish research groups active in electricity and energy research. Children might profile the scientists and engineers or attempt to interview them.
Find out:
Are there many women scientists and engineers in this research area?