Home Energy Efficiency Worksheet

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Energy Efficiency

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Grade Level8th Grade

SubjectEnergy Efficiency

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🏠 Understanding Your Home’s Energy To improve efficiency, we have to look at two different things: how we use energy and how we keep it inside. Device Users: Individual items that plug in or use power to do a specific job (like a TV or a light bulb). Structural Features: These make up the "Energy Envelope." They are the "skin" of the home that determines how well it holds its temperature (like walls and insulation). 🧩 Activity 1: The Sorting Challenge Sort these 10 items into the correct...

This learning resource focuses on understanding the factors that contribute to energy efficiency in homes, specifically distinguishing between 'Device Users' (items consuming electricity) and 'Structural Features' (components affecting heat retention). It emphasizes the importance of energy efficiency for environmental sustainability and comfort. The resource includes activities for categorizing items as Device Users or Structural Features, examining how regional climates influence home energy strategies, and comparing design choices for different climates, such as Texas and New York. Additionally, it encourages reflection on personal energy-saving strategies tailored to local climates.