Measure classroom temperatures to find out whether you should turn down the heating to save energy
Start a transport survey so that you can find out how much carbon your school community generates by travelling to school
You have completed 2/10 of the tasks in the The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint? programme
Complete the final 8 tasks now to score 115 points and 30 bonus points for completing the programme
Complete our recommended activities and actions to score points, win prizes and start reducing your energy usage.
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Schools score points by recording their activities to investigate their energy use, learning about energy, and taking energy saving actions around their school.
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
Date | Points | Activity |
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11 Apr 2025 | 10 | Switched off lights and IT equipment after school |
11 Apr 2025 | 10 | Activated standby mode on computers |
11 Apr 2025 | 30 | Switched off hot water in school holidays |
11 Apr 2025 | 10 | Switched off fume cupboards after school |
09 Apr 2025 | 10 | Other relevant training |
09 Apr 2025 | 30 | Switched off heating for the summer |
22 Nov 2024 | 10 | Understand how our carbon emissions cause the Greenhouse Effect and Climate change |
18 Oct 2024 | 5 | Thermometers are put in each classroom to monitor room temperature |
08 Oct 2024 | 10 | Create an Energy Mascot for your school |
20 Sep 2024 | 20 | Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school |