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Courses for intermediate level

Waste incineration and greenhouse effect

3rd-6th grade - Energy Tower

Duration: 1.5-2 hours.

We play theater about the history of waste and watch the waste burn in the Energy Tower. We follow the smoke through the plant and talk to students aboutCO2 emissions and the greenhouse effect.

Purpose of the visit

  • Students see what happens to their residual waste
  • Students understand that we can minimize the amount of waste for incineration through waste sorting
  • To support learning at school by giving students a hands-on experience they can remember

The visit itself

Intro theater piece about the development of waste management in Denmark.
Tour of the Energy Tower with a focus on the flue gas journey through the plant.
Wrap-up with student drawings.

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From waste to heat - new course

6th-7th grade - Energy Tower

Duration: 1.5-2 hours.

We watch the waste burn in the furnace and we focus on how we heat water with the energy from the waste.

Purpose of the visit

  • For students to see how the energy from waste can be used for district heating
  • That students understand the principle of heat exchange
  • To support learning at school by giving students a hands-on experience they can remember

The visit itself

Short intro to the Energy Tower and district heating.
Tour of the Energy Tower with focus on heat production.
Experiment with heat exchange.

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Waste hierarchy and sorting

4th-6th grade - recycling centre

Duration: 1.5 hours (shorter if the weather is bad).
The visit takes place outside, so please dress for the weather.

We introduce students to the waste hierarchy with a special focus on reuse and recycling. They will play a sorting game and visit a recycling centre.

Purpose of the visit

  • For students to see what happens on a recycling centre
  • Motivating students to sort their waste and recycle more
  • To support learning at school by giving students a hands-on experience they can remember

The visit itself

Intro to the waste hierarchy.
Tour of the site with stops at selected waste fractions.
Waste sorting game.

NOTE: The class is split into two groups for the sake of student learning and safety.

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Practical information

Safety and security

It is important that everyone wears flat, closed shoes.
There must be at least two adults who know the students.

Dining in connection with visits

The energy tower

There will usually be the option to have lunch before or after a visit to the Energy Tower. If you need it, please note this when you book your visit.

recycling centre

It is not possible to eat when visiting a recycling centre.

Cancellation or other changes

Cancellations/changes can be made directly through the link in the confirmation email you receive when you book a visit. If you will be delayed on the day, please notify the reception at 46347500.