EDF Energy’s Programme for Greener Schools is centred on the Pod, an online resource with lesson plans, activities and games to help teach pupils about environmental subjects such as energy, water, waste, transport and biodiversity.
Since its launch in September 2008, more than 4 million
schoolchidren in over 14,900 registered schools are estimated to
have engaged with the Pod. You can find out more at www.jointhepod.org. And click below for
examples of how the Pod and Team Green Britain are making a
difference in schools.
Switch Off Fortnight
Where: Nationwide
When: Every year
The opportunity to keep the older generation on their toes has made Switch Off Fortnight hugely popular, with more than 3,700 schools downloading resources for the campaign.
Southwold Primary School
Ageing school buildings don’t have to mean wasted energy. With a little help from EDF Energy and Team Green Britain, Southwold Primary School is working to cut its carbon footprint.
Making a difference in Devon
Where: Devon
He’s known as the Prince of Darkness for his habit of shutting off lights in the Okehampton College staff room, but Keith Webber’s dedication to cutting CO2 is proving something of a shining light in the Devon region.
Birdham CE Primary School
Where: Chichester, East Sussex
“Team Green Britain really helps to clarify how everyone can make a difference,” says Peter Johnson the Head Teacher at Birdham CE Primary School in West Sussex. “It’s a classic example of an idea that suddenly gets quite large when you have lots of like-minded people involved.”
