Driving question: How can South Africa transition to sustainable energy sources to meet its growing energy demands while addressing socio-economic and environmental challenges?
Grade: Grade 9
Project Descriptor:
In response to the growing energy demands and the need for sustainable power solutions in South Africa, the Grade 9 students developed ways in which South Africa could potentially address these growing demands. This project aims to explore innovative ways to harness solar energy to reduce the stress on the national power grid and promote environmental sustainability.
Subject integration:
- Economic and Management Sciences – market research
- Technology – prototype design and building
- Mathematics – statistics and probability, algebra, geometry and unit conversions
- English – persuasive writing, narrative skills and critical writing
- Social Sciences – sustainability assessment, ethical considerations of energy solutions and advocacy and policy influence
