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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.
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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!
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Activities
1.
Understand how our carbon emissions cause the Greenhouse Effect and Climate change
Points
10
2.
Learn about where our electricity and gas comes from and their impact on the environment
Points
10
3.
Learn about appliances that use energy at home and school
Points
10
4.
Analyse your school's electricity use
Points
10
5.
Use appliance monitors to understand the energy use of individual appliances
Points
10
6.
Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school
Points
20
7.
Run an assembly about saving energy
Points
10
8.
Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off
Points
5
9.
Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight
Points
30
10.
Introduce a policy on switching off lights, computers, and other information technology equipment
Points
30