The Energy Efficiency Project

Due Tuesday, May 26th

Purpose

Students will apply their knowledge about energy use to make recommendations to their parents about ways to save energy and money in their home.

ProductStudents will create a “Poster” to present…• Key information on a household feature• Statistics on the feature• Recommendations regarding energy efficiency• Pictures and diagrams to illustrate the content

Work

• You can work individually or in groups up to 3 students.

• Design a poster board and present it.• Counts as Science, Research and Writing grades.

Home Features

• Insulation & Weatherization

• Windows• Heating• Cooling• Water Heaters

• Lighting• Appliances• Computers• Washers/Dryers

Poster ContentDefinition of “energy efficiency”Facts/Information• Description of the feature selected• Its use at home• Importance• Cost• Amount of energy the feature uses• For how long the feature lasts

Poster Content (continues…)

Statistics on Feature• Average amount of energy used in

this feature at home monthly and yearly

• Amount of money spent on the feature monthly and yearly

Poster Content (continues…)

Recommendations and Impact on Efficiency• Changes that can be made when

using the feature to save energy and money

• Amount of savings in energy and money if those changes are made, monthly and yearly

Also include…• Pictures, drawings and tables– Explanation of them– Use materials to make a point and to show

importance• References– Include sources of information used– Must have at least 3 references– You could start by using your science book

Due Date

• All projects are due Tuesday, May 26th

• No exceptions

Energy Efficiency Project: Rubric Aspects About the Topic selected Score

Information: “energy efficiency” definition; description of feature selected; use at home; importance; cost; amount of energy it uses; how long it lasts.

4

Statistics: average amount of energy used in feature at home monthly/yearly; amount of money spent on it monthly and yearly;

4

Recommendations and Impact: at least 3 changes that can be made when using the feature to save energy and money; amount of savings in energy and money if those changes are made, monthly and yearly

4

Creativity: images, pictures, diagrams, 2 tables/graphs, colorful. Looks neat.

4

Grammar, Spelling and References: good grammar and spelling are evident. At least 3 sources listed.

4

Total 20