Clean Energies Program at Yarra Ranges Tech School

The Year 7 students visited Yarra Ranges Tech School to participate in the Clean Energies program. Students explored renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind and hydrogen, and investigated how these could contribute to a more sustainable future.

Through hands-on STEM activities, students worked collaboratively to design and test their very own wind turbine blades using CAD technology and 3D printing. They analysed performance data and explored how changes to blade design could improve energy efficiency. Students also experienced a virtual reality (VR) simulation, where they carried out repairs on a wind turbine, gaining insight into real-world applications of renewable energy technology.

Introduced to the Year 7 Science program for the first time this year, the excursion was a great success! Students thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on learning experiences and the opportunity to apply their scientific knowledge to real-world design challenges, bringing STEM learning to life.

Mel Bouma

Secondary Science Teacher