Energy Audit (Upper Primary)

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Mathematics Year 5:

• Choose appropriate units of measurement for length, area, volume, capacity and mass (ACMMG108)

Geography Year 5:

• Locate and collect relevant information and data from primary and secondary sources (ACHASSI095)
• Reflect on learning to propose personal and/or collective action in response to an issue or challenge, and predict the probable effects(ACHASSI104)

Science Year 6:

• Scientific knowledge is used to inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE220)

Geography Year 6:

• Locate and collect relevant information and data rom primary and secondary sources (ACHASSI123)
• Reflect on learning to propose personal and/or collective action in response to an issue or challenge, and predict the probable effects (ACHASSI132)

Cross curriculum priorities:

Sustainability – OI.3 – Sustainable patterns of living rely on the interdependence of healthy social, economic and ecological systems. OI.6 – The sustainability of ecological, social and economic systems is achieved through informed individual and community action that values local and global equity and fairness across generations into the future. O1.7 Actions for a more sustainable future reflect values of care, respect and responsibility, and require us to explore and understand environments. O1.9 Sustainable futures result from actions designed to preserve and/or restore the quality and uniqueness of environments. 

General capabilities: Numeracy, Critical and creative thinking

Syllabus Outcomes: GE3-4, ST3-6PW, MA3-10MG, MA3-11MG, MA3-12MG, MA3-9MG, MA3‑1WM MA3‑2WM, MA3‑3WM. 

Connecting lessons: AuSSI Transport Audit.

• Student worksheet
• Internet access
• School electricity and gas bills
• Energy factsheets: Energy cheat sheet, Calculating GHG emissions and Typical Power Ratings.

This lesson can be used when working on the Energy Module of ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic Certification. By completing this lesson you will have completed the following actions:

Energy Checklist Compulsory Actions:

• A1.1 – Have you completed an audit to assess energy usage around your school?
• A1.2 – Have you collected data on past energy usage for at least two years?
• A1.3 – Has this data been entered as your baseline data, and any anomalies explained?