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What Makes a Home Energy Efficient?
Lesson Description:
As energy demands increase and the resources to meet those demands dwindle and continue to prove harmful to the environment, society is becoming more conscious of conserving energy. One way do this is to improve ones home energy efficiency.
Through this module, students will understand where energy can be wasted in the home, how to rectify this and come up with a plan to improve their homes.
Learning objectives:
• Investigate how energy is used in homes
• Explore how energy can be used more efficiently
• Perform some of the tasks of real professional energy engineers by providing real data on the money and energy saved in an improved home
• Articulate what they have learned to home energy users & professionals in their community
• See that their work can make a tangible difference in their communities by reducing energy costs.
• Understand the larger picture of energy use and sources in our society
• Understand what a renewable energy source is
• Design a plan to improve the efficiency of their own home
As energy demands increase and the resources to meet those demands dwindle and continue to prove harmful to the environment, society is becoming more conscious of conserving energy. One way do this is to improve ones home energy efficiency.
Through this module, students will understand where energy can be wasted in the home, how to rectify this and come up with a plan to improve their homes.
Learning objectives:
• Investigate how energy is used in homes
• Explore how energy can be used more efficiently
• Perform some of the tasks of real professional energy engineers by providing real data on the money and energy saved in an improved home
• Articulate what they have learned to home energy users & professionals in their community
• See that their work can make a tangible difference in their communities by reducing energy costs.
• Understand the larger picture of energy use and sources in our society
• Understand what a renewable energy source is
• Design a plan to improve the efficiency of their own home
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
- Green Building
GEF Program Category:
- Green Building Program
- Green Energy Challenge
Time Needed:
Several classes (depends on which activity chosen)
Several classes (depends on which activity chosen)
Standards Addressed:
CONTENT STANDARD D: As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding of
• Energy in the earth system
• Geochemical cycles
CONTENT STANDARD E: As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop
• Abilities of technological design
• Understandings about science and technology
CONTENT STANDARD F: As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of
• Personal and community health
• Population growth
• Natural resources
• Environmental quality
• Natural and human-induced hazards
• Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges
CONTENT STANDARD G: As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of
•Science as a human endeavor
• Nature of scientific knowledge
• Historical perspectives
CONTENT STANDARD D: As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding of
• Energy in the earth system
• Geochemical cycles
CONTENT STANDARD E: As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop
• Abilities of technological design
• Understandings about science and technology
CONTENT STANDARD F: As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of
• Personal and community health
• Population growth
• Natural resources
• Environmental quality
• Natural and human-induced hazards
• Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges
CONTENT STANDARD G: As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of
•Science as a human endeavor
• Nature of scientific knowledge
• Historical perspectives
Submitted By:
GEF on behalf of U.S. Department of Energy
GEF on behalf of U.S. Department of Energy
School or Group:
GEF
GEF
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Notes:
This lesson provided by GEF includes a layout of several activities, discussions, and quizzes relating to a home energy unit.
This lesson provided by GEF includes a layout of several activities, discussions, and quizzes relating to a home energy unit.
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