Designing a sustainable energy house for a specific biome.
Science Domains: Life Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-5, MS-PS3-3, MS-PS4-2
Project
Designing a sustainable energy house for a specific biome.
Science Domains: Life Science, Physical Science
NGSS Standards: MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-5, MS-PS3-3, MS-PS4-2
Download the project poster as a PDF. The project poster includes a description of the challenge, learning goals, and a list of materials and references.
Download The Poster (PDF)Students will investigate different biomes of the world, then design and build the model of a sustainable energy house for a specific biome. They will learn the concepts of area, perimeter and geometry, understand how building materials affect heating and cooling, and explore energy and water management. The students in this class presented their tiny house model to a “shark tank” of experts in engineering, construction, HVAC, and meteorology to judge the sustainability of their design for the given biome.