Explore how the temperature inside a house is affected by air flowing in and out. Look closely at the energy effects of design variables in a house such as insulation materials, window coverings and window direction. Build a house to maximise the financial return of design features. Investigate initial costs and cost savings over a long period. This learning object is one in a series of four learning objects. The series is also packaged as a combined learning object.
Objective
Students explore how a range of materials and design factors affect the energy efficiency of a building.
Students explore how climate influences the energy efficiency of a building.
Students identify materials and design factors that will maximize cost efficiency of energy-saving measures for a building in a given climate.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 7
Learning Area
Science
Content/Topic
Force Motion and Energy
Intended Users
Learners
Competencies
Infer the conditions necessary for heat transfer to occur
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
Use, Copy
Technical Information
File Size
277.97 KB
File Type
application/x-rar
Software/Plug-in Requirements
Adobe Flash Player - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
