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Explore Efficient Energy Uses The Visitor Center at Zion Nation Park is located in a desert climate. It was designed to use 70% less energy than a typical building without costing more to build. Examine these reports on how this was accomplished. Consider the different methods used to conserve or efficiently use energy. Printer version |
High Performance Zion Visitor Center - pdf | A Sustainable Buidling for the future - pdf | Efficient and Passive Solar at Zion Method 1 _________________________________________________ Describe how it works
Used in your home now? _____________________ Used in your school now? ____________________ Method 2 _________________________________________________ Describe how it works
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Used in your home now? _____________________ Used in your school now? ____________________ Method 4 _________________________________________________ Describe how it works
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Used in your home now? _____________________ Used in your school now? ____________________ Method 6 _________________________________________________ Describe how it works
Used in your home now? _____________________ Used in your school now? ____________________ Method 7 _________________________________________________ Describe how it works
Used in your home now? _____________________ Used in your school now? ____________________ Method 8 _________________________________________________ Describe how it works
Used in your home now? _____________________ Used in your school now? ____________________ Method 9 _________________________________________________ Describe how it works
Used in your home now? _____________________ Used in your school now? ____________________ Method 10 _________________________________________________ Describe how it works
Used in your home now? _____________________ Used in your school now? ____________________ Identify one method of conservation of energy that could be used in your home or school.
Extra Credit: Can it be employed in your community?
2. The National
Renewable Energy Laboratory has created a map that shows average
solar radiation
How does this data impact the idea of adding solar energy to your home/office/school?
Extensions: Raquel Redshirt is a teen who is solving a problem for her family using the sun. Garrett Yazzie, 13, invents solar heater for his family's home Do the - Energy Light bulbs compare/contrast Activity | Watch - One of the Alternative Energy videos Wind Mill science project | Einstein's Letter | Gassing Up With Garbage Renewable energy 101 video | The Big Energy Gamble - NOVA online videos No Furnaces but Heat Aplenty in ‘Passive Houses’ NYT 12/27/08 Learn more about energy issues by doing the Alternative Energy Sources Project - pbl Mapping Renewable Energy, Rooftop by Rooftop - Time, 12/22/08 The Sun - renewable energy source activity Energy Korner | Energy Saver tips | Energy Information Office Official Statistics of US Government Can We Run The World Off The Sun? NPR | Learn about clean coal technology
Energy Alternatives Exploration | Saving on Home Energy Use Activity | Considering Energy use of Personal Electronics Energy Internet Activity | All about LED lighting | Smart Meter Plan to save on electricity |
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Aligned with Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Environment and Ecology
4.2. Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources A. Explain that renewable and nonrenewable resources supply energy and materials. • Identify alternative sources of energy. • Identify and compare fuels used in industrial and agricultural societies. • Compare and contrast the cycles of various natural resources.
10. A. Analyze the use of renewable and nonrenewable resources. • Explain the effects on the environment and sustainability through the use of nonrenewable resources. • Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of reusing our natural resources.
12. A. Analyze factors affecting the availability of renewable and nonrenewable resources. • Evaluate the use of natural resources and offer approaches for using them while diminishing waste.