The Grade 7 MYP Science students have been immersed in an exciting hands-on unit exploring renewable and sustainable sources of electricity. As part of the unit, students were challenged to design and build working scale models of technologies that harness energy from the sun, wind, or flowing water.
For the past few weeks, the Science classes have been buzzing with student collaboration as groups tested different prototypes. It’s been amazing to see the innovative solutions they’ve developed to capture and convert natural energy sources into usable forms of energy. Some highlights included designs for solar panels of varying shapes and materials, wind turbines with unique blade designs, and water wheels harnessing the power of flowing water. Towards the end of the academic year, the groups will present their finished designs to the class. This will help to demonstrate a solid understanding of key renewable energy concepts as they explain how their technologies work. It was so rewarding to see the students’ problem-solving skills and teamwork in action in the design phase. I’m incredibly proud of all their hard work so far and dedication to making a positive impact through renewable energy innovation.
