The Learning Zone
Lesson recordings
Our CEO, Greg, has been everywhere from the BBC to the stage at Glasto, but recently, we set him his most challenging assignment yet… virtual energy lessons for thousands of passionate school pupils across the UK with quizzes, videos and an eye-opening Q&A session.
Can you put solar panels in space? What can your school do to save energy? Find out when you press play (or take a look at the Q&A below!)
Infants
ages 8 and under
Learn all about the basics of energy; how dinosaurs and plants became fossil fuels; an intro to renewable energy; questions from the kids!
Primary Schools
ages 8-12
Learn all about: Renewable vs Non-renewable energy; how solar and wind power actually work; the Grid; heating your home; electric cars; questions from the kids!
Secondary Schools
ages 13-18
Learn all about: the today and tomorrow of energy; how heat pumps work; wind farms in Sierra Leone; careers in renewable energy; Q&A with Greg and loads more!
Kids Q&A
We got SO many questions during our virtual school lessons that we couldn't answer them all on the day! So we gathered them all up, got our 8 arms and our 9 brains working, and are happy to share the answers with you here
Constantine's Energy Explainer
There are so many things to know when it comes to energy, but don’t worry, Constantine’s figured out how to hold a pen and has used all 8 arms to write some handy explanations for you.
Events and Competitions
Win a school trip to a wind farm
This year, we are giving students the opportunity to visit one of our wind turbines.
Enter below for your entire class to get a chance to win this unforgettable trip. See renewable energy up close, learn how wind power works from Octopus experts, see the future of green energy in action.
Educational Videos
We've created some fun and educational videos
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Toys & Books
Going Green with Constantine
We teamed up with DK Publishing to create "Going Green with Constantine," a delightful children’s book aimed at kids aged 8 and up. In this story, our curious pink octopus, Constantine, embarks on an adventure to explore renewable energy.
Shoptopus
Dive in and explore our delightful array of octo-tastic items. From plushies to Octopus backpacks and T-shirts, the shop is stacked with fun merch. And best of all, all the proceeds are donated to our charity fund.
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Early Careers
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