Class activity

Visit the Energy Usage Calculator at http://www.essentialenergy.net.au/calculator

  1. Identify what appliance/s consume the most electrical energy in the home or school
  2. Estimate the number of hours these are used each day and calculate the energy used
  3. In a small group, identify strategies you could use to reduce consumption of electricity at school related to each of the appliances. Share these with other groups.
  4. Discuss or debate the issue - Why should we reduce the amount of electricity we use? Are there cost benefits, environmental benefits or social benefits?
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