O2 Science House Project

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O2 Science House Project

• Science 10

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If you want one year of prosperity, plant
corn.If you want ten years of prosperity, plant
trees.If you want one hundred years of
prosperity, educate people. Chinese proverb
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Science 10 Overview

• Science 10 is divided into four units
• Sustainability
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Weather Dynamics

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The purpose of Science in 2014

• Environmental issues are becoming the most
  important global concern in 2014.
• Why is it important to be environmentally aware?
• How does the environment impact your life?
• What does it mean to be eco-friendly?
• Why do we have to learn science anyway?
• Jot down 10 facts you have learned from our video
• http//www.nrdc.org/oceans/acidification/aboutthef
  ilm.asp

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The House Project

• We can begin at home when we talk about
  environmental issues.
• Throughout this course we are going to look at
  the four science units as they relate to how we
  lead our daily life and how we could be more
  environmentally savvy in the building of
  eco-friendly houses.

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How does a house relate to science 10?
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Day to Day Breakdown

• Daily We will talk about The House as it relates
  to our lessons
• Journals You will keep a journal in which they
  research and/or answer a specific question each
  week that relates to both a house and the topic
  being studied.
• Independent Project There are several
  independent projects that you will take on
  throughout the semester. Some examples include
• Design one ultimate room taking into account the
  need to be eco-friendly.
• What kind of technology is needed in the house?
• If the family in the house wants to eat locally
  what does this mean and how does this work?
• Is it possible to have eco-friendly personal
  hygiene products and make-up?
• How do you minimize water consumption in a house?

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More on the specifics..
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How the House relates to Physics

• How did materials and supplies travel to get to
  our construction site?
• Which modes of transport were the most efficient
  time and fuel wise?
• Does the distance traveled represent the
  displacement of our materials? Is there a way we
  could make this more efficient?

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How the House relates to Sustainability

• Who lives in our trash and why do we separate our
  waste?
• How does construction impact a natural habitat?
• What is the most eco-friendly type of
  landscaping?
• How do the contents of your fridge impact the
  global ecosystem?

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How the House relates to Chemistry

• What makes a chemical eco-friendly?
• Why should the chemical make up of certain
  materials be considered in a project such as
  building a house?
• In what ways does the chemistry of the
  environment impact decisions about house
  construction?
• Are you, as a student, sensitive to chemicals in
  your environment?
• Have you ever had a physical reaction to a
  chemical youve come in contact with?
• Is it possible to have eco-friendly soaps and
  make-up?

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10-POINT TASK

• Pick 5 Rooms in your House
• List 5 Chemicals found in each room
• Make a chart showing the following
• Chemical Name
• Chemical Formula
• Toxic/ Non Toxic
• Use
• Safety Concerns (WHIMIS)
• Alternative options?

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How the House relates to Weather

• How does the weather impact our life?
• How does the temperate climate of Nova Scotia
  impact building design?
• What considerations do Nova Scotians have in
  comparison to Manitobians or Cubans?
• How can we reduce our environmental impact in our
  homes by taking advantage of the weather we
  experience?
• Why is humidity an important consideration in
  building design?

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SUSTAINABLE VIDEO
https//www.ted.com/playlists/28/sustainability_by
_design?
https//www.ted.com/playlists/28/sustainability_by
_design?