Lifetime Lab in association with SEAI will provide a series of energy workshops for primary schools pupils during Science Week 2010

Workshops involve an initial interactive session explaining CO2 and climate change using explanatory panels. Following this, pupils will play the Energy Challenge game and also carry out energy experiments. Workshops are run by two expert science facilitators presented in association with Sustainable Energy Authority IrelandThe workshops are aimed at 3rd to 6th class pupils and commence with a short presentation with the aid of 3 colourful display panels and cover the topics of energy sources, climate change, CO2 and what we as individuals can do to reduce the amount of energy we use. This is followed by some fun energy experiments.  For example, did you know you can make a battery out of a lemon? After that, students play Guzzler's Energy Challenge, where the aim of the game is to collect as many energy points as possible - and avoid the dreaded Sin Bin!

Teacher Notes

• Energy Challenge Workshops (suitable for 3rd to 6th class pupils)
• Workshops available from November 8th to 12th 2010
• One class only per workshop (max 32 pupils)
• Workshops are free of charge 3 workshops per day 9.30am,11.00am and 12.30pm
• Session lasts approx  90mins
• We request accompanying teacher remain with class during workshop.

Please let us know if you are interested in taking part and we will confirm with you a suitable time and date. We will allocate the available workshops on a first come first served basis.

To book a workshop, or for more information, please contact lifetimelab@corkcity.ie or 021 4941500