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Draft-O-Meter
Lesson Description:
Students will learn an easy technique to measure the presence of drafts in their homes and classrooms.
Students will learn an easy technique to measure the presence of drafts in their homes and classrooms.
Lesson Type:
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
- Green Building
- Waste Reduction
GEF Program Category:
- Green Building Program
- Green Energy Challenge
Time Needed:
One class period for activity and one class period for follow-up
One class period for activity and one class period for follow-up
Standards Addressed:
National standards: Grades K-4
National standards: Grades 5-8
National standards: Grades K-4
- pri-a: 1.b. plan and conduct a simple investigation.
- pri-a: 1.c. employ simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses.
- pri-e: 2.e. tools help scientists make better observations, measurements, and equipment for investigations. they help scientists see, measure, and do things that they could not otherwise see, measure, and do.
National standards: Grades 5-8
- int-a: 1.b. design and conduct a scientific investigation.
- int-a: 1.c. use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
- int-b: 2.a. the motion of an object can be described by its position, direction of motion, and speed.
- int-e: 1.d. evaluate completed technological designs or products.
Materials Needed:
- Handout included
- Pencil
- Tape
- Plastic food wrap
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Energy Education and Workplace Development
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Energy Education and Workplace Development
School or Group:
Energy Education and Workplace Development
Energy Education and Workplace Development
Contact Email:
service@greedneducation,com
service@greedneducation,com
Notes:
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/lessonplans/plans.aspx?id=229
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/lessonplans/plans.aspx?id=229
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