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Costing the Earth

KS1/2

Children will explore how energy is used in the home and discover simple strategies to conserve energy. Children will plan individual actions to reduce energy waste around the home and the school environment. They will work collectively to create an energy-saving action plan for the class or the whole school.

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Resources

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Costing the Earth KS1/2 Board Game

Activity: Costing the Earth - Board Game Download
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Costing the Earth KS1/2 Saving Energy

Factsheet: Saving Energy
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Costing the Earth KS1/2 Working Together

Letter for parents/carers outlining activities that can be done at home

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