Grade 5 · Science · Lesson 35

Energy-efficient house model

An energy-efficient house uses less electricity, less heating, and less cooling than a standard home — without making the people inside any less comfortable. Engineers and architects design every part of the house, from the windows to the walls to the roof, with energy in mind. In this project lesson you will plan a model home that puts those ideas to work.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify design choices that lower a homes energy use
2Explain how insulation, windows, and orientation reduce heat transfer
3Compare renewable and non-renewable sources of household electricity
4Justify trade-offs between cost, comfort, and energy savings

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