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Understanding Energy Efficiency of Buildings
Lesson7 of 11 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9SciencePhysicsEnvironmentalClimate ChangeEnergySustainabilityEconomicIndustry, Innovation and InfrastructureJob Ready
Lesson Summary
Students explore the significant impact of buildings on climate change and the journey toward a net-zero economy. They will investigate how buildings are given a star rating for their efficiency and what the various elements are that contribute to this rating while understanding the underlying scientific principles behind these concepts. They will gain insight into how these energy-efficient building concepts align with the growing need for environmentally responsible practices, opening up a world of potential careers as they prepare for the workforce of the future.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand how building design and efficiency impact climate change and examine how the star rating system assesses building efficiency as well as identifying the scientific principles that underlie these criteria
- explore the interconnection between energy-efficient building elements and the escalating demand for eco-friendly practices while recognising the career opportunities emerging in the context of a sustainable workforce.
Success criteria
Students can:
- describe the relationship between building design and climate change
- give examples of elements of building design that contribute to its energy efficiency and describe the scientific principles behind these elements
- analyse the star rating system for building efficiency, detailing the key factors that influence these ratings
- recognize the emerging career prospects related to sustainability and eco-friendly practices in the workforce of the future.
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