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UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST
FACULTY OF PHYSICS Guest
2024-11-23 17:41 |
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Conference: Bucharest University Faculty of Physics 2023 Meeting
Section: Physics and Technology of Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources
Title:
Teaching renewable energy sources in preuniversity education
Authors:
Petronela LUPU(1,2), Ana PIPA(1,2), Mariana BUTNARU(1,2)
Affiliation:
1) University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, PO Box MG-38, Bucharest, MÄgurele, Romania
2) "Gh. Ruset Roznovanu" Highschool, 647 Tineretului str., Roznov, Romania
E-mail
petruta_lupu@yahoo.com
Keywords:
renewable energy sources, teaching resources, preuniversity education
Abstract:
Teaching renewable energy sources in preuniversity education is crucial for raising awareness and promoting sustainable practices among young students.
Here are some methods we can use to effectively teach:
-Interactive Presentations: Using multimedia presentations to introduce students to the concepts, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass energy. Include images, videos, and interactive elements.
-Hands-on Experiments: Conduct hands-on experiments to demonstrate the principles behind renewable energy sources.
-Field Trips: Organize field trips to renewable energy installations such as solar farms, wind farms, or hydroelectric power plants.
-Guest Speakers: Invite experts from the renewable energy industry or local environmental organizations to give talks and share their experiences.
-Project-Based Learning: Assign projects that require students to research and present on different renewable energy sources.
-Debates and Discussions: Organizing debates and discussions. Divide the class into groups and assign them different perspectives, such as the advantages and disadvantages of specific renewable energy sources.
-Gamification: Incorporating educational games and quizzes. You can create online quizzes or use interactive applications to test their knowledge.
-Hands-on Projects: Encouraging students to undertake hands-on projects, such as designing and building a solar-powered device or conducting energy audits in their school.
-Discussion of Real-World Examples: Discussing current events and news. Explore success stories of communities or countries transitioning to renewable energy sources and the challenges they face.
Both knowledge and awareness are very important for students to understand at an early age. It is our duty as teachers in the pre-university system to train the young generation in the wise use of natural resources.
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