SimEnergy 1

In this SimPhysics game, the challenge for players is to help a family stay warm through the worst winter on record. SimEnergy 1 simulates the factors involved in insulating a building and makes it more fun to learn the physics by taking an enquiry approach. Each round poses a different challenge for students to investigate:

• Round one - What everyday habits can you change to reduce heat loss?
• Round two - Where is most heat lost from a building?
• Round three - Which forms insulation are the most cost effective?

The students who save the most money by choosing the right insulation win the game. In an extension activity, successful players in round three who have been awarded an ‘eco-certificate’ can explain why their strategy worked, using scientific concepts. Teachers' notes are provided, which include advice on using the game in lessons.

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