SSE Renewables has launched a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) interactive educational online resource for nursery and primary schools across Shetland.
The learning tool known as Vaila’s Windy Day follows the adventures of Vaila, a seven-year-old girl from Shetland as she learns about electricity and wind power.
The animated interactive online resource was developed in conjunction with the National Schools Partnership and features the voices of local children a Shetland school teacher.
SSE Renewables’ community engagement manager for the Viking wind farm Julie Graham said: “We are committed to being a good and worthwhile member of the Shetland community and that is why we have worked with teachers in Shetland to develop this engaging and fun educational resource.
“Feedback from piloting these resources has been extremely positive – children love and relate to the character of Vaila and teachers have found the resource extremely useful.
“The transition to renewable energy sources including wind power is one we are all embarking on – it is likely that many of these children will have a role in this industry when they grow-up.”
Louise Weisbloom from the National Schools Partnership added: “It has been wonderful to develop Vaila’s Windy Day with SSE Renewables and local teachers in Shetland and encourages exploration of key STEM concepts and careers.
“The resource is typical of our award-winning work and links Education Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence key science learning objectives with the science of wind power and renewable energy.
“We hope that children in Shetland will enjoy following Vaila’s adventures and have fun while they are learning.”