Lesson Overview
Upon completing this lesson the students will:
• Examine how controlling solar radiation can improve energy efficiency;
• Discuss home design for energy efficiency; and
• Create their own home design for energy conservation.
Essential Question
How does home design and location affect energy efficiency?
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Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
9, 10, 11, 12
• Handouts (included with this lesson)
• A Bright Flashlight
• A Cardboard Box
• A Magic Marker
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- Interactions and Energy
- H.P.3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how the interactions among objects can be explained and predicted using the concept of the conservation of energy.
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