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This Household Energy Conservation and Efficiency lesson plan also includes:
- Watt Meter Student Worksheet (.doc)
- Watt Meter Student Worksheet (.pdf)
- Home Energy Audit Student Worksheet (.doc)
- Home Energy Audit Student Worksheet (.pdf)
- Leaking Energy Fact Sheet (.doc)
- Leaking Energy Fact Sheet (.pdf)
- Excel Spreadsheet for Audit Calculations (.xlsm)
- Light vs. Heat Bulbs Student Worksheet (.doc)
- Light vs. Heat Bulbs Student Worksheet (.pdf)
- Homework - Home Light Bulb Use (.doc)
- Homework - Home Light Bulb Use (.pdf)
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Are your household devices eating up a lot of energy? Pupils investigate household energy efficiency through a set of activities. They find ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce consumption. This is the 21st installment of a 25-part Energy Systems and Solutions unit.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class determine the energy efficiency of school appliances
Classroom Considerations
- Scholars should have knowledge of energy efficiency
- There are three associated activities for the lesson
Pros
- Includes a variety of worksheets
- Gives detailed information of lesson concepts for instructors
Cons
- Most of the student engagement occurs in the associated activities, not in the lesson