The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint?
Make the connection between leaving equipment on and reducing your impact on the environment.
This programme is intended for pupils
Completing this programme will score you 30 bonus points
Overview
This question led sequence of activities will help your pupils make the connection between leaving equipment on and reducing their impact on the environment.
Remember to record all the activities you complete!
Remember to record all the activities you complete!
Pupil-led activities
Understand how our carbon emissions cause the Greenhouse Effect and Climate change
30 points
Learn about where our electricity and gas comes from and their impact on the environment
30 points
Learn about appliances that use energy at home and school
30 points
Analyse your school's electricity use
10 points
Use appliance monitors to understand the energy use of individual appliances
30 points
Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school
30 points
Run a regular assembly about saving energy
10 points
Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off
30 points
Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight
30 points
Introduce a policy on switching off lights, computers, and other information technology equipment
30 points