Curriculum Sub-Program Logo

Reducing Energy & Emissions

Introductory Lessons
All GradesAll Provinces
Reducing Energy and Emissions

Description

Students will learn about the three main stages of reducing the energy use and emissions of their homes and schools. The three main stages, in order of priority, are reducing energy waste, improving energy efficiency, and implementing renewable energy.

Duration: Single Class

Share with Email!

We Appreciate Your Feedback!

We are actively working to improve the offerings of N:OW for Net-Zero and this curriculum library. Have you used a lesson plan? Do you have any issues with a lesson plan? Do you have any suggestions or critiques about the library?

Please share how your experience has been as any feedback is so valuable for us!


More Introductory Lesson Plans

Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
SK, ON, AB, NL, BC/YK, NS, NB, MB, PEI, QC, NU, NWT

This multi-activity lesson offers a number of choices for learners to explore the climate crisis and how it affects Canada. Based on grade and subject, learners will complete a suitable activity to learn about the present and future impacts... read more

Introductory Lessons

Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
SK, ON, AB, NL, BC/YK, NS, NB, MB, PEI, QC, NU, NWT

Students will be introduced to the greenhouse gas effect, the common types of greenhouse gases, and how they are produced through human activity. There is also an opportunity to engage in an experiment to see how human-produced CO2 in the a... read more

Introductory Lessons

Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
SK, ON, AB, NL, BC/YK, NS, NB, MB, PEI, QC, NU, NWT

This multi-activity lesson package offers a number of choices for learners to explore the carbon cycle. Based on grade and subject, learners will complete a suitable activity to learn about carbon sinks and sources.
read more

Introductory Lessons

Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
SK, ON, AB, NL, BC/YK, NS, NB, MB, PEI, QC, NU, NWT

Students will learn about the meanings of net-zero and “drawdown” and how they relate to carbon emissions and climate change. They will also engage in an activity demonstrating the cons of carbon offsetting being used as a primary net-z... read more