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High School–Module 4: Energy and Housing Lesson PlanHigh School–Module 4: Energy and Housing Lesson Plan
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WE Charity
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9th - 12th
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High School–Module 4: Energy and Housing

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What features make a home energy-efficient? Pupils attempt to answer the question with the fourth lesson from the five-part WE Are Innovators—High School Modules set. Scholars learn how certain building materials help save energy. Using the information, they work in small groups to design homes that use energy efficiently. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

sustainability, sustainable development, innovation, the environment, human impact on the environment, problem solving strategies, housing, energy consumption, building materials

Additional Tags

college and career readiness

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite groups to build a 3-D replica of their home designs

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a computer, Internet, and speakers

Pros

  • Includes a planning form to support students' work 
  • Provides links to several additional resources to enhance learning 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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