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Smarter Homes, Healthier Environment

Smart Thermostats
Technology
Electricity
Grade 11
NL
Smarter Homes, Healthier Environment

Description

Learners will explore the idea of smart homes and how technology can be used to make buildings more efficient, accessible and environmentally friendly. They will appraise the value of a smart thermostat and relate it to how smart thermostats can reduce energy usage and thereby reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Lesson Type: Online/Digital

Duration: Multi-Day Lesson

Sector: Electricity

Context: Home, School

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