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Energy - Eco-Schools Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Objectives
- to raise awareness of the importance of monitoring energy consumption by regularly tracking the school's use of gas, electricity or oil.
- to make pupils aware of the link between energy supply, use and the potential for environmental damage.
- to make pupils aware of the link between energy use and financial cost.
- to establish partnerships with energy providers; helping to put into place effective energy-saving measures.
- to show that simple, low- 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 on energy, pupils should be enabled to:
- discuss the importance of renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
- understand the processes of energy transfer and conservation.
- carry out an audit of energy use in the school.
- suggest ways to make the school more energy-efficient.
- collect, interpret and present data in different forms, using ICT where appropriate.
- make presentations on reducing energy consumption to different audiences, such as other pupils, parents and the local community.
- work co-operatively with others.