S.K.H. Lam Kau Mow Secondary School

Renewable Energy System sponsored by

Environmental Protection Department

AimTo understand the importance of developing renewable energy sources

Solar Panel

Power: 120 W x 20

Wind Turbine

Power: 600 W

Educational Activities

Site Visit (5/12/2009)

40 students from 4 primary schools in Shatin visited the solar panel and wind turbine in our school.

Assembly Introduction (20/1/2010)

F.6 Geography (January, 2011)

Examine the effectiveness of solar energy and wind power production in our school.

Explore ways for making a successful green school.

Target: F.6• Examine the various factors for the location

of the solar panels and wind turbine on the roof.

• Using data provided, examine the effectiveness of solar energy and wind power production in our school.

• Discuss how these two power resources can be extended to other sites in the local community as well as other parts of Hong Kong.

• Discuss other possible projects in schools which can reduce power consumption.

• Make an oral presentation on the findings and various suggestions to make our school “A Successful Green School”.

F.6 Geography (25/1/2010)

Visiting the solar panel and wind turbine in our school.

F.1 Science (April, 2010)

Discussing the working principles of the solar panel and wind turbine.

Visiting the solar panel and wind turbine in our school.

Target: F.1• Describe the characteristics of renewable

and non-renewable energy sources.

• The importance of developing renewable energy resources – discuss the effect of greenhouse effect and global warming.

• Solar energy – its principle, application, advantages and disadvantages.

• Wind energy – its principle, application, advantages and disadvantages.

• Considering what can be done to make the generation and use of electricity for more sustainable in Hong Kong.

F.3 Geography (April, 2010)

Visiting the solar panel and wind turbine in our school.

Target: F.3• Discuss the effects of fossil fuels on air

quality of Hong Kong.

• To understand the importance of developing renewable energy sources in solving air pollution problem.

• Discuss the possibility of developing solar energy and wind power in Hong Kong.

• Explain how the solar panel and wind turbine produces electricity for our school.

• Discuss how these two types of power can be sustainable power resources for our school and Hong Kong.

F.3 Geography (31/3/2010)

Visiting the solar panel and wind turbine in our school.

F.4 Geography (1/4/2010)

Visiting the solar panel and wind turbine in our school.

Photography competitionTarget: F.1 – 7

Deadline: 31/3/2010

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