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 1/10 of the activities in the The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint? programme
Complete the final 9 activities now to score 135 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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15 Oct 2024 | 10 | Share the energy saving message with parents and the local community |
15 Oct 2024 | 10 | Switched off fume cupboards after school |
15 Oct 2024 | 5 | Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school |
01 Oct 2024 | 30 | Talk to the caretaker about turning off the heating and hot water in the school holidays |
17 Sep 2024 | 10 | Understand how our carbon emissions cause the Greenhouse Effect and Climate change |
08 Apr 2024 | 10 | Adjusted radiator thermostats |
14 Feb 2024 | 30 | Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight |
13 Feb 2024 | 5 | Run a Winter Heat Saver campaign |
13 Feb 2024 | 5 | Review and reflect/ Follow up check |
13 Feb 2024 | 5 | Review and reflect/ Follow up check |