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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
What Makes a Green Building & Product?
Lesson Description:
This lesson unit will introduce and examine the concepts of green building and green jobs by researching terms, methodologies and benefits of green construction and renovation.
Objectives:
After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the terms “traditional building” and “green building”.
2. Compare and contrast the methodologies between traditional building and green building.
3. Compare and contrast the definitions of green building design and sustainable building design.
4. List factors that are consistent of green building.
5. Predict the economic benefits of a green building.
6. Discuss the not quantifiable benefits of a green building.
7. Locate websites and companies that sell green building products.
8. Interview a person who is associated with green building.
9. Create a blueprint for a green building
10. Construct a model of a green building
11. Facilitate a group discussion on the various aspects of their green building
12. Evaluate peer green building designs and model construction
This lesson unit will introduce and examine the concepts of green building and green jobs by researching terms, methodologies and benefits of green construction and renovation.
Objectives:
After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the terms “traditional building” and “green building”.
2. Compare and contrast the methodologies between traditional building and green building.
3. Compare and contrast the definitions of green building design and sustainable building design.
4. List factors that are consistent of green building.
5. Predict the economic benefits of a green building.
6. Discuss the not quantifiable benefits of a green building.
7. Locate websites and companies that sell green building products.
8. Interview a person who is associated with green building.
9. Create a blueprint for a green building
10. Construct a model of a green building
11. Facilitate a group discussion on the various aspects of their green building
12. Evaluate peer green building designs and model construction
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Group Work
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Green Building
GEF Program Category:
- Green Building Program
Time Needed:
Several classes (depends on which specific activities are chosen)
Several classes (depends on which specific activities are chosen)
Standards Addressed:
This lesson addresses the following National Education Standard
· Content Standard: NS.9-12.5 Science and Technology
As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop:
Abilities of technological design
Understandings about science and technology
· Content Standard: NS.9-12.6 Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of:
Personal and community health
Population growth
Natural resources
Environmental quality
Natural and human-induced hazards
Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges
This lesson addresses the following National Education Standard
· Content Standard: NS.9-12.5 Science and Technology
As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop:
Abilities of technological design
Understandings about science and technology
· Content Standard: NS.9-12.6 Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of:
Personal and community health
Population growth
Natural resources
Environmental quality
Natural and human-induced hazards
Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges
Submitted By:
GEF on behalf of the Earthday Network
GEF on behalf of the Earthday Network
School or Group:
GEF
GEF
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Notes:
This lesson plan includes several activities relating to green building. Search through to find which activities you'd like to implement in your clas
This lesson plan includes several activities relating to green building. Search through to find which activities you'd like to implement in your clas
Located in: Science
