Clyde Eco-Homes Design

Apply environmental issues knowledge by working as planners for an 'eco' house-build company with the task of researching and designing sustainable homes for a new housing development to be built on the Clyde waterfront.  Present to an assembly of peers, school and local community/business partners, promoting environmental awareness and a shared understanding of what it takes to run a home in a way that respects and enhances the environment.

Broad Outcomes of learning
• Knowledge and understanding of 'Environmental Impact' topic gained and enhanced
• K/u of environmental issues faced by their peers/parents and local community
• Employability skills enhanced and developed - application of knowledge in a real situation by working as researchers and designers for an eco- house build company by developing planning, research and effective communication skills, presenting opinions and reporting, and making positive contributions in a team
• Confidence of working independently from teacher-led lessons demonstrated through collaborative group work
• Responsible citizens through decision making based on individual research and cooperative decision making
• Effective contribution made through collaborative working within groups
Relevance to curriculum
• Supports Eco-schools programme
• Relevance of how environmental issues impact on the learners daily lives and the sustainability of our world

Apply environmental issues knowledge by working as planners for an 'eco' house-build company with the task of researching and designing sustainable homes for a new housing development to be built on the Clyde waterfront.  Present to an assembly of peers, school and local community/business partners, promoting environmental awareness and a shared understanding of what it takes to run a home in a way that respects and enhances the environment.

Broad Outcomes of learning

  • Knowledge and understanding of 'Environmental Impact' topic gained and enhanced
  • K/u of environmental issues faced by their peers/parents and local community
  • Employability skills enhanced and developed - application of knowledge in a real situation by working as researchers and designers for an eco- house build company by developing planning, research and effective communication skills, presenting opinions and reporting, and making positive contributions in a team
  • Confidence of working independently from teacher-led lessons demonstrated through collaborative group work
  • Responsible citizens through decision making based on individual research and cooperative decision making
  • Effective contribution made through collaborative working within groups

Relevance to curriculum

  • Supports Eco-schools programme
  • Relevance of how environmental issues impact on the learners daily lives and the sustainability of our world

 

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