Whole Class Activity: Eco Home Graphic
Triple-glazed windows for better insulation Smart thermostats and energy monitoring systems LED lighting and motion-sensor lights Do you know about any other eco- features that save energy and protect the environment?
Look at the Eco Home graphic together. How many eco features can you spot? Discuss, and think about why each of these features are important: Solar panels Insulated walls Wildlife gardens Energy-saving windows and lights Water collection
Smart meters Compost area Green/living roofs Position of house
Can you think of any more?
Eco-Home Design Competition
Calling all young eco-innovators! Your class is invited to take part in the Eco-Home Design Competition , where creativity meets sustainability. Your Mission: Design the Home of the Future On a A4 blank page, draw your very own Eco-Home. Think about how your ideal home can help protect the planet. Choose which features you’d like to include from the list above—like solar panels, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems—and show how they make your home more sustainable.
Whole Class Activity
Note for teachers: We recommend allocating at least one planning session for this activity, and then 1-2 sessions to create the eco- homes.
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