Bringing Energy to Life in Classrooms

Megawatt makes learning about energy and sustainability fun!

Our ASE-accredited workshops develop key skills while connecting real-world energy challenges to the curriculum.

And the best part? Schools can get it for free! Click the link below to get started.

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    Curriculum-Aligned
    Megawatt workshops are tailored to meet educational standards, ensuring that content is directly relevant to classroom learning.
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    Boosts Engagement and Skills
    Megawatt workshops increase student engagement through hands-on activities that foster teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
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    Links to Real-world Careers
    Aligning with Gatsby Benchmarks, the workshops support career education and connects classroom learning to real-world energy challenges.

What is Megawatt?

Megawatt combines an award-winning card game, a rich library of custom resources, and expert workshop facilitators to deliver engaging learning experiences about energy.

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An award-winning card game

Race to build the world’s most resilient energy grid with Megawatt! Balance power generation and environmental impact while navigating challenges like environmental and political events.

Energy Resources Factfiles

A library of teaching resources

A collection of lesson plans, posters, presentations and worksheets designed for both primary and secondary schools. Curriculum-aligned, project-based learning activities accredited by the Association for Science Education.

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Expert workshop facilitation

Our workshops can be delivered by experts in energy and science communication. They will also train you to use Megawatt in lessons going forward

Getting Megawatt in your school is easy!

Bring energy to life in your classroom in five simple steps.

Step 1: Register

Register your school

Fill out our short registration form (it only takes a minute!)

Step 2: Free resources

Get FREE resources

Login to our resources portal to access free resources.

Step 3: Book MW Workshop

Book a date

Once funding is available for your school, we will contact you to book in your Megawatt workshop.

Step 4: Workshop & Training

Enjoy your Megawatt workshop

We'll deliver a full day of engaging workshops and teacher training at your school.

Step 5: Full access to resources

Full access to resources

Level up your classroom learning with Megawatt games and FULL access to our resources!

What happens during a Megawatt workshop?

Watch our video to see the workshops in action, and visit the link below to view all the available resources.

Testimonials

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    'I’ve been really impressed by the quality and the workmanship in the MW resources...'
    Head of Physics - Secondary School
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    'What made Megawatt stand out from other resources was its interactive and hands-on approach...'
    Head of Science and Maths - Primary School
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  • Langley Park School for Girls
    'It was interesting and now I know much more about how energy is being used around the world!'
    Student Feedback
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FAQs for teachers

There is nothing more you need to do! We will use the information you have provided to identify a suitable sponsor for your school.

We will be in touch via email to let you know that your application was successful, and begin preparations for scheduling in a Megawatt workshop with you.

Megawatt workshops are flexible and can be delivered in a way that best suits you. You will need to decide the following:

Year group and class size: We can deliver sessions to students between Year 5 to Year 13, for up to 60 students at a time.

Workshop length: We can deliver workshops lasting between 2 to 5 hours. Shorter workshops can be repeated, for up to a total of 3 workshops in a day, allowing more students to participate.

The date: We will provide a range of dates from which you can select the most suitable.

We provide the majority of the equipment needed. All we need from you is:

– A room arranged with students seated at tables of 4-6 students on each

– Access to a projector

– Pens and paper for each student

We provide you with Megawatt games, posters and access to our online portal where you can download all of the lesson resources. This includes lesson plans and training videos to help you deliver Megawatt sessions in timetabled lessons going forward.

You are now equipped to use Megawatt in timetabled lessons going forward. Our resources are continuously updated and updated via our online portal.

We will periodically be in touch to see how you are getting on with the resources.

Get Megawatt for free!

We know school budgets are tight. We work with sponsors to provide Megawatt to schools for free.

Click on the link below to get started!

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