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Energy Island

Learn about renewable energy at Howsham Mill – we generate hydroelectricity using a waterwheel and two Archimedes screw turbines.  Make models to support understanding of renewable energy: a waterwheel and solar oven. Typical day: 10.00am – 10.45am – welcome / tour / health and safety 10.45am - 11.45am – make solar ovens; set...

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Rivers and maps

Covering KS2 geography objectives, children learn about the features of a river, make waterwheels and take part in an activity to support them in recognising symbols on a OS map. Typical plan: 10.00am – 10.45am – welcome / tour / health and safety 10.45am - 11.45am - make waterwheels 11.45am - 12.45pm – lunch...

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