Lesson summary
In this activity students will investigate the concept of embodied energy and why it should be considered when designing and building a house. Students will create a poster, infographic, PowerPoint or Prezi on this topic and present this to the class.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- understand that different materials utilise different levels of energy in their production and transportation to building sites
- consider the use of high embodied energy materials and make informed decisions about there.
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Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian curriculum content descriptions:Â
Year 7 & 8 Design Technologies:
- Examine and prioritise competing factors including social, ethical and sustainability considerations in the development of technologies and designed solutions to meet community needs for preferred futures (ACTDEK029)
- Analyse how food and fibre are produced when designing managed environments and how these can become more sustainable (ACTDEK032)
Year 7 Science:
- Summarise data, from students’ own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions (ACSIS130)
- Reflect on the method used to investigate a question or solve a problem, including evaluating the quality of the data collected, and identify improvements to the method (ACSIS131)
Year 8 Science:
- Summarise data, from students’ own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions (ACSIS145)
- Reflect on the method used to investigate a question or solve a problem, including evaluating the quality of the data collected, and identify improvements to the method (ACSIS146)
Year 8 Mathematics:
- Choose appropriate units of measurement for area and volume and convert from one unit to another (ACMMG195)
Syllabus Outcomes: SC4-7WS, SC4-6WS, T4.1.2, T4.1.3, T4.4.1, T4.6.2, SC4-13ES.Â
Time required:Â 60 mins
Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – oversee activity.
Resources required
- Internet access
- Student worksheets
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