This island is going renewable learning journey

This island is going renewable learning journey is for learning and teaching relating to the learning context of using renewable energy. A Scottish island, such as Eigg, and their quest to use only renewable energy to generate electricity could be used to contextualise the learning.

In this journey, learners build up knowledge and skills through a curriculum focus on social subjects. The learning experiences suggested allow the learners to develop their understanding of the possible consequences of burning fossil fuels and to make informed suggestions about ways to manage the impact. They are also given opportunities to develop skills in using maps and geographical information systems to gather, interpret and present data relating to location of renewable technologies.

There are rich opportunities to work with partners in this journey by inviting in someone from a local business to help learners gain insights into the world of work.

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Related experiences and outcomes

Health and wellbeing > Planning for choices and changes > Planning for choices and changes > HWB 3-19a
I am developing the skills and attributes which I will need for learning, life and work. I am gaining understanding of the relevance of my current learning to future opportunities. This is helping me to make informed choices about my life and learning.

Social studies > People, place and environment > SOC 3-08a
I can identify the possible consequences of an environmental issue and make informed suggestions about ways to manage the impact.

Social studies > People, place and environment > SOC 3-14a
I can use a range of maps and geographical information systems to gather, interpret and present conclusions and can locate a range of features within Scotland, UK, Europe and the wider world.