a material that transfers energy slowly by collisions between moving or vibrating particles

a resource that will not run out because it is replenished more quickly than we use it up

a material that transfers energy quickly by collisions between moving or vibrating particles

a device that can control the heating in part of a building to keep it at a chosen temperature

Heating and cooling our school sustainably

Science

The greenhouse effect

Global warming

Climate change and human activities

Sustainable use of resources

Eating sustainably

Waste and recycling

In the Climate change and greenhouse gases unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn about greenhouse gas emissions from transport and industry, and the use of renewable energy resources and changes to transport infrastructure that could reduce emissions.

In primary science, pupils learnt about our climate and the factors affecting it.  The emphasis was on using data, taking precise measurements, recording data, and presenting findings.

This unit introduces the greenhouse effect, global warming and the impact of climate change on weather events. It explores some actions that can be taken to use resources, and to live, in a sustainable way.

Climate change and living sustainably

Put these substances into order, starting with the best thermal insulator.

it has a layer of air trapped in the middle

Why is double glazing better at insulating a room than a single glazed window?

What is a device called that controls the heating (or cooling) system to keep a room at a chosen temperature?

increases thermal conduction through the window

reduces thermal conduction through the window

How does adding insulating strips around the edge of a window that opens help maintain the temperature of a building?

gusts of wind are a lower temperature than the surrounding air

wind blows away a layer of air warmed by a person’s skin

On a cold day, why does it feel even colder if there is a wind?

their shade lowers the temperature of the building

their shade reduces heating of the building from the sun

water evaporating from leaves lowers the temperature of air

water evaporating from leaves reduces heating of the air from the sun

How can trees keep a building cooler on a hot sunny day?

the temperature of the surroundings goes down

the temperature of the surroundings stays the same

the temperature of the surroundings goes up

What happens to the temperature of an  hot object’s surroundings when it cools down?

What is the lowest temperature a hot cup of tea will reach as it cools?

Put the states of matter into order, starting with the best thermal conductor.

Why is woollen top a better insulator than a cotton top?

it will take the same amount of time to melt

On a hot day, how will wrapping a piece of ice in a woollen scarf change how quickly it melts?

Heating and cooling our school sustainably

Lesson outcome