Clyde eco-homes design

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