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 6/10 of the activities in the The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint? programme
Complete the final 4 activities now to score 35 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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21 Oct 2024 | 10 | Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied? |
16 Oct 2024 | 30 | Turn the school heating down by 1°C |
15 Oct 2024 | 10 | Fixed dripping hot taps |
02 Sep 2024 | 10 | Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting |
31 Jul 2024 | 30 | Added loft or wall insulation |
26 Jul 2024 | 10 | Switched off fume cupboards after school |
23 Jul 2024 | 30 | Switched off heating in school holidays |
23 Jul 2024 | 15 | Defrosted freezers |
23 Jul 2024 | 30 | Upgraded whiteboards |
23 Jul 2024 | 30 | Switched off hot water at weekends |