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OTHER TALKS
The Future of Energy
Age range:
Duration:
12 year old/Year 8 - adult
best - 45-60 mins; flexible between 20 mins - 2.5 hours
This session is part presentation, part discussion and part hands-on. It covers the sources of energy, how energy is used, the problems associated with different energy sources and the options for meeting future energy needs.
“We are transitioning to a low-carbon energy society”
Variant – intro then small groups work:
Engineering Challenges for Low Carbon Energy
Age range:
16-18 year old/Year 12-13
Duration:
best - 45-60 mins; flexible up to 2 hours
The Future of Waste
Age range:
Duration:
11-15 year old/Year 7-10
best - 1 hour; flexible between 45 mins - 2 hours
Anchor - waste
In this participative session six themes are covered:
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What is waste?
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Why does waste occur?
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What happens to waste?
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Reducing waste: why?
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Reducing waste: how?
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The future of waste?
“We must shift attitudes from 'waste is the norm' to 'everything has its use'”
Variant – talk and chaired debate:
Waste Management: The Bigger Picture
Age range:
14 year old/Year 10 - adult
This session centres around three core ideas:
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The need to shift waste management effort and flows from disposal to prevention and re-use
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We should focus on the LARGEST flows and MOST IMPORTANT materials
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How we can move towards a zero waste society
Duration:
best - 45-60 mins; minimum 20 mins
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