Curated OER
A Home Energy Audit
Learners investigate ways to save energy. In this environmental lesson, students play the role of a building inspector and identify "culprits" that waste energy. Learners use a checklist to identify specific practices that waste energy.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Insulation Fact Sheet
Several well-written pages using easy-to-understand language. Explains about every detail concerning insulation and its installation or replacement. Discusses R values, heat loss, insulation types, etc.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Radiant Barrier Fact Sheet
Several well-written pages using easy-to-understand language. Explains the concept of reflective insulation and radiant behaviors. Discusses benefits of radiant barrier installation.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Should I Unplug?
Students will have a heightened awareness of the amount of energy they waste after they complete this activity. They will learn about plug loads, and use a wattage meter to measure the plug loads of various devices, as well as calculate...
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Building a Better Pyramid
Help the Mummy conserve energy inside the pyramid by adding layers of insulation. By using this site you will find out what happens when you add more layers of insulation.
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The Atom's Family: Cooling the Mummy's Tomb
Help the Pharaoh design a better tomb by investigating insulation materials.