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Goodbye Standby lesson plan 11-14s

Leaving electronic devices on standby can waste a lot of energy. Saying goodbye to standby is a great way to get students involved and interested in saving energy. They will soon get into the habit of turning devices off – and reminding teachers to as well!

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  • Age groups: 11-14s
  • Subjects: Science, Environment & society
  • Topics: Energy

Curriculum links

England

Citizenship

Teaching should develop pupils’ understanding of democracy, government and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Pupils should use and apply their knowledge and understanding whilst developing skills to research and interrogate evidence, debate and evaluate viewpoints, present reasoned arguments and take informed action.

Wales

Personal and Social Education: Environmental Aspect

  • understand the key issues of sustainable development, including actions that will improve the quality of life now without damaging the planet for the future.

Personal and Social Education: Environmental Aspect

  • understand the interdependence of global systems and the effects of natural processes and human development

Personal and Social Education: Emotional Aspect

  • know how to resolve conflict and negotiate agreement

Scotland

Personal and Social Development: Social Development

  • Statement - Inter-Personal Relationships; Independence and Interdependence - Natural World; Life Cycles; Conservation (Level E/F)

Northern Ireland

Environment and Society - Geography:

Developing pupils as Contributors to Society

- Develop an understanding of how people in different places interact with their environment

Learning for Life and Work - Personal Development:

Explore personal morals, values and beliefs

Learning for Life and Work - Local and Global Citizenship Unit

Investigate various ways to participate in school and society

Learning for Life and Work - Local and Global Citizenship Unit

Investigate an issue from a range of viewpoints and suggest action that might be taken to improve or resolve the situation, for example, how to enhance an existing play area; design a community garden, environmental activities"