Eco Design project

LO: To be able to form a clear argument based on research undertaken in class. To be able to use persuasive language to persuade the architect to change his ways. Recognise how environmental actions taken in one country can impact on other communities in the world.

Lazy architect. Doesn’t care about the environment. Can’t be bothered to find out about new techniques and designs that will help the environment.

Recap: What 3 things do you need to do in this project to hit your target grade?

Your task: To make a booklet to the persuade the lazy architect to adopt new eco - friendly designs, like those found in Masdar City. (Hint: Keep looking at your mark scheme when you write the article.) You are going to write 1 short article explaining: What the new design feature is and how it works What will happen to the environment if we do not use these new eco friendly designs.

Open your booklet to the centre pages You will write your persuasive article in this section with a picture of the eco friendly design feature in the corner. You will write your persuasive article in this section here with a picture of the eco friendly design feature in the corner. You will write your persuasive article in this section with a picture of the eco friendly design feature in the corner. You will write your persuasive article in this section here with a picture of the eco friendly design feature in the corner.

Renewable energy sources (solar panels) There are 4 eco – friendly designs that you can research on the online classroom Building Design Smart water systems Renewable energy sources (solar panels) Energy efficient transport systems (PRT) Chose 1 of these design features

Resources: Information needed: Online classroom citizenship, year 8, environment and sustainability, Building Design Smart water systems Renewable energy sources (solar panels) Energy efficient transport systems (PRT)

On Desk: Sentence starters Spare mark schemes Extension activities

Peer Assessment