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Home Energy Audit Lesson PlanHome Energy Audit Lesson Plan
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6th - 12th
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Home Energy Audit

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  • Unit Plan: A Community Powered by Renewable Energy (.doc)
  • Home Energy Audit (.html)
  • Example Home Energy Audit (.xlsx)
  • Home Energy Audit Rubric (.docx)
  • Template Home Energy Audit (.xlsx)
  • Home Energy Audit Student Example (.xlsx)
  • Electrical Energy Summative Test (.docx)
  • Home Energy Audit Findings Summary (.xlsx)
  • Ms. Anderson Home Energy Audit (.xlsx)
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Reduce energy consumption and save some money at the same time! The third of seven installments in the A Community Powered by Renewable Energy unit focuses on energy use in the home. Learners investigate the energy needs of small and large appliances, conduct a home energy audit, and consider ways to reduce their energy consumption by at least 30 percent.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

energy, energy consumption, electricity

Instructional Ideas

  • Have the class present their findings to their families and other community members

Classroom Considerations

  • Must assign the home energy audits in advance, so pupils have time to complete them before the lessons
  • Scholars should be familiar with percentages

Pros

  • Includes templates and examples of the home energy audits
  • Provides a rubric for the project

Cons

  • None

Common Core

7.RP.A.1 7.RP.A.2.a 7.RP.A.2.b 7.RP.A.2.c 7.RP.A.2.d 7.RP.A.3

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