Power up!

Power Up! looks at different types of energy, energy in engineering, the importance of electricity and how it is generated. It investigates different types of renewable energy sources through a number of hands-on practical activities.

Science: Energy stores and transfers. Generating electricity.
Maths: Problem solving using percentages. Area and perimeter.
Design technology: Identify, solve and reformulate given design problems.

Please visit the STEM Resources area of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s website (found within the Education and Skills section) for a handy set of booklets and videos providing guidance on how to plan and use the activities.