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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Passive Solar Design for Homes
Lesson Description:
In this unit students will learn about using the right type of materials in a home that conserves energy and the importance of building orientation and window sizing. Students will engage in an activity to measure temperature changes in several thermal storage samples. By the end of the unit, students will appreciate the need to plan construction with proper materials. Students will learn that simple measures, such as landscaping and installing thermal storage, make a big difference in energy consumption.
In this unit students will learn about using the right type of materials in a home that conserves energy and the importance of building orientation and window sizing. Students will engage in an activity to measure temperature changes in several thermal storage samples. By the end of the unit, students will appreciate the need to plan construction with proper materials. Students will learn that simple measures, such as landscaping and installing thermal storage, make a big difference in energy consumption.
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
- Green Building
GEF Program Category:
- Green Building Program
Time Needed:
2 class periods
2 class periods
Materials Needed:
- Reading Passage and Worksheet
Submitted By:
GEF on behalf of the Infinite Power of Texas
GEF on behalf of the Infinite Power of Texas
School or Group:
GEF
GEF
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
