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7I Energy and sustainable living

Explain why it is important to use less fossil fuels. Describe how we can use less fuel for transport. Explain ways of using less fuel for heating our homes. Describe some of the effects saving energy could have on lifestyles.
 * Objectives (what you will learn this lesson)**


 * Starter**
 * Review homework / Key term quiz

> Learn about Hockerton and it's houses and[| what do the houses look like inside?] > media type="file" key="ES7_Ib122_04vco.flv"
 * Activities**
 * 1) How do you get to school? Read and complete the worksheet [|'Safe routes 1']. We will discuss the answers together afterward.
 * 2) Practical: which beaker keeps the water warm best? The one covered in cotton wool or the one without? Measure the in each beaker from 0 to 10 minutes and plot a graph.
 * 3) Is it possible to keep houses warm in the winter, but not spend money on heating them?
 * 1) Discuss how this might affect the way you heat your house - [|Thinking about houses]
 * 2) Complete the worksheet [|'Where should we start?']
 * 3) Answer Q4,5 from p123 of Exploring Science 7
 * 4) Extension: Draw a plan of your house. Add information and pictures to show currently how the house is built to save energy. Suggest improvements which would make the heating bills less.


 * Summary**
 * Review completed classwork


 * Homework**
 * Complete [|the gapfill], print it off and stick it into your book