Overall Expectation

e1.  assess some of the costs and benefits associated with the production of electrical energy from renewable and non-renewable sources

e1. analyse how electrical efficiencies and savings can be achieved, through both the design of technological devices and practices in the home;

Option 1: Home Design

Background

You are building your own home on the edge of a small town. You have several acres of property

Task:  Design and build a model of your new home most energy efficient home possible taking the following into consideration.

Describe devices that can be used to conserve energy.

Describe how homes can be designed to be more energy efficient.

Describe how appliances and lighting can be more energy efficient.

Describe how alternative energy sources could be used to decrease the house's reliance on the electrical grid.

Discuss

What lifestyle choice people can develop that help conserve energy.  Explain why they lead to energy conservation.

How does energy conservation positively affects the environment

How will developing energy conservation affects the economy?  Can you afford it?

How do you feel about conserving energy? Is this reasonable and sustainable for Ontario Citizens?

Option 2: