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Change small, save big
Description: We have a presentation for changing the attitudes of students. We provide some facts and some ideas to save energy. Then we discuss how robotics could be used …Subject Area: 1. Natural sciences, 6. Humanities, Other humanities, Other natural sciences, Physical sciences
Author: Karatasou, A, Lazarinis, F.
Time to read: 45 min
Date Added: 01-07-2023
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Energy saving and Photovoltaics
Description: Purpose: Students are expected to be able to recognize the performance and operation of a solar_tracker, in a greenhouse as well as the relationship of the automation subsystems …Subject Area: 2. Engineering and technology, Other engineering and technologies
Author: Georgiou Eirini
Time to read: 0 min
Date Added: 09-06-2023
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Eight ways to reduce your digital carbon footprint
Description: Whether it’s from doing things like burning fossil fuels through driving, cranking up the furnace or grilling a steak, we are all responsible for releasing carbon dioxide into …Subject Area: 1. Natural sciences, Computer and information sciences
Author: Whether it’s from doing things like burning fossil fuels through driving, cranking up the furnace or grilling a steak, we are all responsible for releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is called our carbon footprint. When we collectively produce more carbon than the planet can absorb, the extra CO2 contributes to climate change.
Time to read: 15 min
Date Added: 09-04-2022
DigComp competence area: 4. Safety
DigComp competence: 4.4 Protecting the environment
CLICKING CLEAN: WHO IS WINNING THE RACE TO BUILD A GREEN INTERNET?
Description: In light of the sector’s pivotal role, Greenpeace began benchmarking the energy performance of the IT sector in 2009, challenging those companies who are the largest global architects …Subject Area: 1. Natural sciences, Computer and information sciences
Author: Cook, G.
Time to read: 45 min
Date Added: 09-04-2022
DigComp competence area: 4. Safety
DigComp competence: 4.4 Protecting the environment
“LEAN ICT”- TOWARDS DIGITAL SOBRIETY- Press kit
Description: The digital transition as it is currently implemented participates to global warming more than it helps preventing it. The need for action is therefore urgent. If we do …Subject Area: 1. Natural sciences, Computer and information sciences
Author:
Time to read: 15 min
Date Added: 09-04-2022
DigComp competence area: 4. Safety
DigComp competence: 4.4 Protecting the environment
Scanning and weather Environmental awareness in the digital world
Description: Scanning and weather Environmental awareness in the digital worldSubject Area: 1. Natural sciences, Computer and information sciences
Author:
Time to read: 60 min
Date Added: 09-04-2022
DigComp competence area: 4. Safety
DigComp competence: 4.4 Protecting the environment
Energy audit handbook
Description: This comprehensive Energy Audit Handbook as a step-by-step guide to energy auditing. It will benefit all organisations considering or carrying out an energy audit; regardless of sector, size …Subject Area: 1. Natural sciences, 2. Engineering and technology, Computer and information sciences, Electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering, Systems engineering
Author:
Time to read: 192 min
Date Added: 09-04-2022
DigComp competence area: 4. Safety
DigComp competence: 4.4 Protecting the environment
ResourceSmart Schools. Energy audit tool.
Description: The manual introduces to energy consumption at schools, supports conducting a student-led energy audit in school building. It provides activities and resources for recording information on energy use, …Subject Area: 1. Natural sciences, 2. Engineering and technology, Computer and information sciences, Electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering, Systems engineering
Author:
Time to read: 29 min
Date Added: 09-04-2022
DigComp competence area: 4. Safety
DigComp competence: 4.4 Protecting the environment
Greening the youth sector. Sustainability checklist.
Description: The sustainability checklist has been developed to serve as a set of guidelines for the youth sector. It is based on a desk review of existing literature, guidelines, …Subject Area: 1. Natural sciences, 2. Engineering and technology, Earth and related environmental sciences, Electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering, Environmental engineering
Author: Tumėnaitė N.
Time to read: 111 min
Date Added: 09-04-2022
DigComp competence area: 1. Information and data literacy
DigComp competence: 1.2 Evaluating data, information and digital content
Top Tips for Sustainability in Schools
Description: This article offers practical ways and tips for schools to become more sustainable. From reduction of carbon emissions and waste to sustainable purchasing, implementing a whole-school approach and …Subject Area: 1. Natural sciences, Earth and related environmental sciences
Author:
Time to read: 84 min
Date Added: 09-04-2022
DigComp competence area: 4. Safety
DigComp competence: 4.4 Protecting the environment
Methodologies for the future − a guide to develop education for sustainable development
Description: This material is intended as a source of inspiration and support for teachers and trainers to develop forms, tools and methodologies that will develop action competence for sustainability …Subject Area: 1. Natural sciences, 2. Engineering and technology, 5. Social science, Earth and related environmental sciences
Author:
Time to read: 360 min
Date Added: 09-04-2022
DigComp competence area: 1. Information and data literacy
DigComp competence: 1.2 Evaluating data, information and digital content
The Causes of Climate Change
Description: This OER presents the Greenhouse effect The students will be able to understand what are the causes of climate change, to analyze graphs, images that show evidence and …Subject Area: 1. Natural sciences, Earth and related environmental sciences
Author: 1. IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, 2014 United States Global Change Research Program, “Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States,” Cambridge University Press, 2009 Naomi Oreskes, “The Scientific Consensus on Climate Change,” Science 3 December 2004: Vol. 306 no. 5702 p. 1686 DOI: 10.1126/science.1103618 2. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: “Climate Impacts on Agriculture and Food Supply” 3. Mike Lockwood, “Solar Change and Climate: an update in the light of the current exceptional solar minimum,” Proceedings of the Royal Society A, 2 December 2009, doi 10.1098/rspa.2009.0519; Judith Lean, “Cycles and trends in solar irradiance and climate,” Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change, vol. 1, January/February 2010, 111-122.
Time to read: 50 min
Date Added: 08-04-2022
DigComp competence area: 1. Information and data literacy
DigComp competence: 1.1 Browsing, searching and filtering data, information and digital content
This Search Engine Plants Trees For Searches You Perform While Browsing
Description: The article introduces the reader to Ecosia, a search engine that uses income from ads (that come fro researches) to plant trees, making up for digital inefficiencySubject Area: 1. Natural sciences, Computer and information sciences
Author: Farai M.
Time to read: 5 min
Date Added: 07-04-2022
DigComp competence area: 3. Digital content creation
DigComp competence: 3.1 Developing digital content
What is your carbon footprint?
Description: This activity will have students reflect on the opportunities for reducing emissions and the many benefits from these solutions. Students will create an account through your community group …Subject Area: 1. Natural sciences, Earth and related environmental sciences
Author: Brian Henning
Time to read: 70 min
Date Added: 07-04-2022
DigComp competence area: 4. Safety
DigComp competence: 4.4 Protecting the environment