The Energy House: A Project of the Energy Club at Isny Secondary School

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Descrição

Sustainable, energy-efficient, self-built – that’s three words to describe the energy house in the school garden at Isny High School.

This exceptional project deserves a few more words: pupils have been planning (since 2016) and building (2019-2023) a detached house in passive house construction using largely ecological building materials. They acquire the necessary know-how in cooperation with regional partners.

Even after completion, the house remains an object of learning: guided tours are planned, as is monitoring the building data in science lessons. The room will be used for special lessons, project work or as a place of retreat. In addition, this place is anchored in the public eye with events in the area of “environmental education and climate protection”.

The students have set up the financing without public funding: Half of it comes from a savings bond loan from parents, pupils and teachers and half from donations, grants and a great deal of personal contribution.

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Como utilizar este recurso

The provided project description helps getting an overview of this exceptional, long-term project. In addition, the recording of the SYNAPSES Webinar with this inspiring teacher from Germany, David Amann, guides you through his process and helps to grasp his idea of teaching for a more sustainable future!

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Os recursos

The Energy House (PDF) – English:

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Energie Haus lsny (PDF) alemão:

Link to the website: https://energiehaus-isny.de/

Webinar – The Energy House Sustainable, Energy Efficient, Self Built

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Learning Outcomes (Teachers)

• Obter conhecimentos prévios e aprofundar o conhecimento e a compreensão dos conceitos-chave da Cidadania para a Sustentabilidade, desafiando as visões do mundo e os valores estabelecidos.
• Aplicar uma série de ferramentas e quadros adequados para promover a Cidadania para a Sustentabilidade dos estudantes
• Refletir sobre a prática e examinar os programas curriculares nacionais para identificar oportunidades de promover a Cidadania para a Sustentabilidade de forma interdisciplinar e envolver as partes interessadas externas.
• Sintetizar de forma colaborativa os conhecimentos, as ferramentas e os quadros para criar materiais didácticos e planos de aulas adaptados ao seu próprio contexto local
• Através de actividades de workshops e de comunidades de prática, desenvolver capacidades e agência enquanto educadores e líderes da Cidadania para a Sustentabilidade.

Resultados da aprendizagem (Leadership)

• Elicit prior knowledge and further develop knowledge and comprehension of key Sustainability Citizenship concepts to challenge established worldviews and values.
• Aplicar uma série de ferramentas e quadros adequados para promover a Cidadania para a Sustentabilidade nas suas escolas e comunidades.
• Examine their own national/regional curricula, educational policies, programmes and external stakeholders to identify opportunities to promote Sustainability Citizenship in their schools and communities.
• Sintetizar, de forma colaborativa, conhecimentos, ferramentas e enquadramentos para criar uma visão para a criação de um ambiente escolar que apoie o desenvolvimento da Cidadania Sustentável na sua comunidade.
• Through workshop activities and communities of practice, build capacity as Sustainability Citizenship educators and leaders.

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Competências verdes

• Incorporar valores sustentáveis: Valuing Sustainability
• Abraçar a complexidade na sustentabilidade: Pensamento sistémico; Pensamento crítico; Enquadramento de problemas
• Perspectivas de futuros sustentáveis: Futures Literacy; Adaptability; Exploratory Thinking
• Agir em prol da sustentabilidade: Ação colectiva; iniciativa individual

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Creative Commons

This resource is attributed to Solarverein Gymnasium Isny e.V. Credit must be given accordingly when referencing or using information related to the energy house project.

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