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Students will utilise data driven science and digital technologies skills to explore various concepts related to sustainable housing.

Through the use of advanced housing simulations, students will undertake a series of investigations to explore key themes related to energy efficiency and sustainability and learn how to use data to help identify patterns and trends in the variables being tested. Investigations could include: energy in buildings, wind energy, solar energy, house heating systems, solar heating, insulation, glass in construction and heat pumps.

*Launching in Term 3, 2026.

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Program Overview

Duration
1 Day or flexible delivery
Year Level
7-10, VCE, VCE VM
Location
Bendigo Tech School
Curriculum Focus
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Digital Technologies
  • Personal and Social Capabilities
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • VCE VM Numeracy
Technology Utilised
  • Ecohouse Sustainable Housing Simulators
  • Ecohouse Data Logging and Software Interface
  • Circuit Playgrounds (possible extension)
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Presentation Software
Student Outcomes
  • Understand the importance of sustainable and energy efficient housing (economic, environmental and social impacts).
  • Gain practical skills in the exploration of sustainability and energy efficiency using simulated housing models.
  • Gain confidence in data collection, representation and analysis.
  • Strengthen collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills.
Industry Links
  • Food and Fibre
  • New Energies
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