Smart Buildings - Class 5
In this project, students will explore the evolution of house designs from historical times to the present, focusing on how energy efficiency and comfort have been prioritized across different eras.
Learning Outcomes
students will learn about Key Topics in
Science
- Energy sources
- Energy transfer
- Conservation principles
- Exploring renewable and non-renewable energy technologies.
Social Studies
- Designs and comparisons of houses built in historical times
- Comparison of energy consumption in different areas of Pakistan.
ICT
- Using software to digitally design a houser
Mathematics
- Analyzing data and calculating energy consumption
- Comparing cost, and efficiency rates.
Art & Design
- Designing of the models
- Making sketches towards designing a 3D model.
Languages
- Survey,
- Writing reports
- Conducting interviews
Alignment with 21st Century Skills
Communication Skills
Collaborative Discussions: Students will work in teams to brainstorm and present ideas for designing energy-efficient houses.
Presenting Research: They will present findings about energy consumption, sustainable resources, and historical comparisons during exhibitions and presentations.
Writing Reports: Students will practice writing reports summarizing their survey results and research on building designs and energy use.
Research Skills
Gathering Information: Students will research energy sources, historical building methods, and modern energy-efficient technologies.
Data Analysis: Students will analyze the data collected from surveys and energy consumption statistics in different areas of Pakistan.
Synthesizing Information: They will combine their research findings to create informative infographics, posters, and reports to support their final designs
Communication Skills
Collaborative Discussions: Students will work in teams to brainstorm and present ideas for designing energy-efficient houses.
Presenting Research: They will present findings about energy consumption, sustainable resources, and historical comparisons during exhibitions and presentations.
Writing Reports: Students will practice writing reports summarizing their survey results and research on building designs and energy use.
Research Skills
Gathering Information: Students will research energy sources, historical building methods, and modern energy-efficient technologies.
Data Analysis: Students will analyze the data collected from surveys and energy consumption statistics in different areas of Pakistan.
Synthesizing Information: They will combine their research findings to create informative infographics, posters, and reports to support their final designs
Sustainable Development Goal 7
Affordable and Clean energy
This project aligns with SDG -7 in the following ways:
Renewable Energy
The project encourages the use of sustainable energy sources (solar, wind, etc.) in building design.
Energy Efficiency
Students will explore how to design buildings that minimize energy consumption by using renewable resources and energy-saving techniques.
Sustainable Practices
The focus on using eco-friendly materials and reducing the energy footprint promotes awareness of responsible consumption and production patterns
Project Milestones
Milestone 1
Understanding the Issue and Brainstorming
Milestone 2
Historical Study of House Designs, Architecture
Milestone 3
Research on Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy
Milestone 4
Evolution to Modern Sustainable Houses,Designing a 3D Model of an Energy-Efficient House: Planning an Energy-Efficient House, Building and Testing Prototypes
Milestone 5
Final Presentation and Reflection