In this activity students undertake a wide range of experiences to investigate phenomena related to heat transfer. Do a heat conservation survey of your school. List some of the design considerations for energy efficiency used by architects, and use those to produce a checklist or questionnaire which can be used to complete the survey. The survey can include both objective and subjective criteria. The questionnaire can be revised to produce one for other public buildings in your area, and another for homes.
Students have the opportunity to investigate efficient use of energy in buildings.
The open-ended nature of this activity allows for diversity.