QR Challenge: Energy Conservation

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Teacher Notes

A. Prior to the lesson:

1. Arrange students into groups. Each group needs at least ONE person who has a mobile device.

2. If their phone camera doesn't automatically detect and decode QR codes, ask students to

Download a QR reader (e.g. I-Nigma | NeoReader | Kaywa ) onto their mobile devices
Bring these devices into the lesson.

3. Print out the QR codes.

4. Cut them out and place them around your class / school.

B. The lesson:

1. Give each group a clipboard and a piece of paper so they can write down the decoded questions and their answers to them.

2. Explain to the students that the codes are hidden around the school. Each team will get ONE point for each question they correctly decode and copy down onto their sheet, and a further TWO points if they can then provide the correct answer and write this down underneath the question.

3. Away they go! The winner is the first team to return with the most correct answers in the time available. This could be within a lesson, or during a lunchbreak, or even over several days!

C. TIPS / OTHER IDEAS

4. A detailed case study in how to set up a successful QR Scavenger Hunt using this tool can be found here.

Questions / Answers (teacher reference)

Question	Answer
1. What is energy efficiency?	http://eetd.lbl.gov/ee/ee-1.html
2. What is an energy audit? How can it help homeowners save money?	http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/energy_audits/index.cfm/mytopic=11160
3. What is Efficiency Vermont? How do they help homeowners?	http://www.efficiencyvermont.com
4. Why are CFL bulbs more energy efficient than incandescent light bulbs?	http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/lighting_daylighting/index.cfm/mytopic=11975
5. How can you improve the efficiency of hot water heaters?	http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=13030
6. What is the difference between U-factor and R-value (in terms of windows)?	http://www.nfrc.org/documents/U-Factor.pdf
7. What are the most energy efficient types of windows?	http://www.efficientwindows.org/
8. What energy source is best to heat your house with? Include pros and cons of each: oil (kerosene), propane, electricity, wood	http://efficiencyvermont.com/for_my_home/ways-to-save-and-rebates/energy_improvements_for_your_home/heating_and_cooling_your_home/general_info/heating_systems.aspx
9. What is Energy Star? What kinds of incentives are offered to Vermonters to buy Energy Star appliances?	http://efficiencyvermont.com/for_my_home/ways-to-save-and-rebates/energy_improvements_for_your_home/home_performance_with_energy_star/general_info/overview.aspx?gclid=CO6cjd_6364CFYNx4AodUklCWQ
10. CVPS is installing Smart Meters at customer’s homes around Vermont. What is a Smart Meter and what are its advantages?	http://www.cvps.com/ProgramsServices/smartpower/TheFacts/index.asp
11. How can landscaping (trees) help conserve energy in buildings?	http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/landscaping/index.cfm/mytopic=11910
12. Do you think our school building is energy efficient? Include at least three ideas for improving the energy efficiency of NMHS (think about doors, windows, lights, heating, landscaping, etc).	Opinion
13. What is LEED certification? How can buildings become LEED certified?	http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1988
14. How much money could be saved if the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings in the U.S. improved by 10%?	http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/challenge/learn_more/FastFacts.pdf
15. Extra credit: complete an energy audit for your home.	www.homeenergysaver.lbl.gov