Energy Pathway - Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Objectives
- To raise awareness about the importance of monitoring energy consumption by tracking the school's use of gas, electricity or oil
- To investigate links between energy use and financial cost
- To investigate links between energy supply, energy use and the potential for environmental damage
- To establish partnerships with energy providers, helping to put into place effective energy-saving measures
- To demonstrate that simple low-cost or no-cost measures to conserve energy can be effective and bring about significant savings
- To consider using alternative sources of energy
Learning Outcomes
Through work with the Energy Pathway, students will:
- Discuss the importance of renewable and non-renewable resources
- Understand the processes of energy transfer and conservation
- Understand the role energy plays in everyday life, at home, school and in transportation choices
- Understand the links between energy use and carbon dioxide emissions, climate change, and sustainable living
- Carry out an audit of energy use in the school
- Suggest ways to make the school and their homes more energy-efficient
- Collect, interpret and present information
- Communicate about strategies for energy conservation to a variety of audiences, including other students, parents and the local community
- Work cooperatively with others