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