STEAM Learning for Pacific Children: Renewable Energy with Tongan Translations

Pacific Learners is proud to launch the first video in our new STEAM Learning series, focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. This series is designed to inspire young Pacific learners to explore critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills through engaging educational content.

STEAM education for children encourages students to view the world from multiple perspectives while developing communication, reflection, and analytical skills. By introducing STEAM concepts in culturally relevant ways, we help Pacific children build confidence in subjects that shape the future.

In our first lesson, we explore renewable energy systems, including key Tongan translations to support bilingual learning. Renewable energy, often referred to as clean energy, comes from natural sources that replenish themselves and help protect the environment.

To improve access to STEAM education, Pacific Learners has created a dedicated STEAM Learning Resource Page, featuring educational videos and visual resources that support classroom and home learning.

Examples of Renewable Energy Systems

• Hydropower – Harnessing the power of flowing water

• Solar Energy – Capturing the sun’s rays and converting them into usable electricity

• Geothermal Energy – Using heat generated from the earth

• Wind Energy – Harnessing wind power to generate electricity

Tongan Vocabulary for Energy Systems

• Energy – Ivi mo’ui

• Water – Vai

• Wind – Matangi

• Sun – La‘ā

• Thermal – Vai vela

• Electricity – ‘Uhila

• Environment – Ngaahi me’a ‘oku tu’u takatakai pe kāpui kitautolu

By combining STEAM education with Pacific language learning, we aim to empower the next generation of Pacific innovators, scientists, and problem solvers.