Energy Supply
Activity 2
Energy Supply Activity 2
Beyond Gas Video Screen: The “Beyond Gas” video by Friends of the Earth Malta addresses the critical issues surrounding gas usage, energy supply, and environmental impact. It advocates for a transition beyond gas to more sustainable and renewable energy sources. The video likely explores the negative consequences of continued reliance on gas, emphasizing the urgency to shift towards cleaner alternatives.
The “Europe is throwing Energy out the window” infographic by Friends of the Earth highlights the concerning issue of inefficient energy usage in the continent. It is underlined that digital billboards consume as much as households and that transport plays a major role in emissions. For this, it is emphasised that our energy consumption should be reduced.
Solar Powered Cooker f2f activity: The solar cooker converts sunlight into heat energy, trapping it inside the box. Similar to a car sitting in the sun, sunlight reflects off the aluminum foil, passes through the plastic wrap, and is absorbed by the black construction paper. This process heats the air inside, creating an environment hot enough to melt marshmallows and chocolate. In a session, this activity introduces youth to solar energy principles through a hands-on and delicious experience, fostering an understanding of renewable energy in a fun and interactive way.
Beyond Gas Video: Generate curiosity by introducing the topic of gas usage and its environmental implications. Ensure participants have access to the video link. Provide a framework for observation. Share specific questions or themes to focus on during the viewing. Facilitate a discussion about the key takeaways. Use open-ended questions to encourage participant engagement. Relate the video content to the energy supply module.
Share the infographic link with participants before the session. Facilitate a guided analysis of the infographic. Break down the visual elements, discuss the key statistics, and identify patterns or trends. Use prompts like “What information stands out to you?” and “What does the infographic suggest about energy consumption?”. Discuss how the depicted energy waste relates to the broader concepts of energy supply and sustainability. Promote collaborative exploration. Divide participants into groups to discuss their interpretations and potential implications for energy policies. Encourage diverse perspectives and solutions.
Solar Powered Cooker f2f activity:
- Close the box and lay a piece of notebook paper in the center of the lid. Trace the paper with a pen or pencil.
- Set the piece of paper aside.
- Carefully cut along three lines of the rectangle that you drew on the box. Be careful not to cut along all four lines. You want to leave one side uncut so that you can fold the cardboard up to create a flap.
- Use glue or tape to cover the inside of the flap with aluminium foil. Smooth out as many wrinkles as possible.
- Cut a piece of plastic wrap that is slightly larger than the open square on the top of the pizza box. Stretch the plastic wrap across the opening and tape it down on all four sides to form a good seal.
- Open the box and cover the bottom and sides with aluminium foil. You can use glue or tape to attach the foil to the inside of the box.
- Place a piece of black construction paper on top of the foil at the bottom of the box and tape it in place.
- Put a paper plate or pie tin containing your s’ more ingredients in the center of the black paper.
- Carefully close the box top and use a dowel or stick to prop open the flap.
- You are now ready to start cooking. Take the oven outside and put it in a sunny location. Turn the box so that the foil-covered flap is facing the sun. You might need to adjust the placement of the dowel so that the sunlight is reflected off of the flap and into the box.
- Check on your cooker every 15 minutes until yours is ready to eat.