Chapter 6 Managing Your Environment Managing your Living Space What is sustainability and how does it impact housing design? EQ #19: 1) Get your folder & pick up a laptop 2) Copy the EQ 3) Continue working on the elements/ principles photo assignment Managing your Living Space What ways may I practice sustainability to conserve energy in my home? EQ #20: 1) Get your folder & pick up a notes sheet 2) Copy the EQ Managing your Living Space What is efficiency and how does it impact housing? EQ #21: 1) Get your folder 2) Copy the EQ 3) Get out your note sheet Section 1 Your Environment Objectives • Define ecology, natural resources, pollution, sustainability, conserve, precycling, and recycling. • Explain the difference between limited and renewable resources. • Give examples of how pollution negatively affects everyone. continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Objectives • State what you can do to protect and conserve natural resources. © Shestakoff/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. EQ- What can I do to protect and conserve natural resources? • Pick up a worksheet from the front table • Get your folder • Copy and Date the EQ © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Ecology • What happens to the environment affects all living things • Ecology is the study of all living things in relation to each other and the environment – Helps people to better understand the environment – Teaches people how to protect it © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Use and Misuse of Natural Resources • Natural resources are the substances that are supplied by nature and needed for survival – Include air, water, soil, sun, plants, animals, and fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) • Many natural resources are limited in supply and cannot be renewed continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Use and Misuse of Natural Resources • Pollution is the action or process of making natural resources unsafe or unusable – Smoke and exhaust causes the air to become dirty and harmful to breathe – Waste dumped into waterways harms fish and animals – Nuclear waste can pollute air, water, and soil © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Did You Know? • The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) creates laws to protect the air, water, and other natural resources. © Jeff Dalton/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Protect and Conserve Natural Resources • Sustainability – using a natural resource so that it is not depleted or permanently damaged • Sustainability reduces pollution and helps to keep the environment safe continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Protect and Conserve Natural Resources • Conserve – to save • Using alternative energy sources helps to conserve limited fossil fuels – Hybrid engines in cars and trucks use much less gas – Wind turbines can produce electric power continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Conserving Natural Resources • Alternative energy – using energy from renewable resources such as wind/sun – Hybrid engines in cars and trucks use much less gas – Wind turbines can produce electric power © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Protect and Conserve Natural Resources • Protect natural resources by following the three Rs Reusing Products Reducing Waste Recycling Products © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Reusing Products Ways to Reuse Products Carry a reusable tote bag when shopping. Reuse wrapping paper, plastic bags, and boxes. Give outgrown clothes to others. Use the back sides of paper for notes. Cut up old sheets and towels for cleaning rags. Donate old items to various organizations. Make art projects out of discarded items. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Reducing Waste • You can reduce waste by – precycling, or buying products that reduce waste – reading labels to avoid buying hazardous waste products – avoiding buying disposable products – buying refills instead of single packages © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Recycling Products • Recycling – turning a used product into a product that can be used • Recycling is one way to dispose of goods and get the most use from them – Paper – Plastic – Bottles – Cans – Scrap metal continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Recycling Products • You can recycle by – participating in recycling programs – buying products from companies that use recycled materials and practice recycling – buying environmentally friendly products – contacting companies that generate a lot of waste to ask about their recycling policies © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Think Further Give examples of how you can protect natural resources by reusing products, reducing waste, and recycling products. © iofoto/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Section 6-1 Review • Give an example of a natural resource. Examples may include: air, water, soil, sun, plants, animals, fossil fuels • Using a natural resource so it is not depleted or permanently damaged is called _____. sustainability continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Section 6-1 Review • Define the term precycling. buying products that reduce waste • Turning a used product into a product that can be used is called _____. recycling © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Section 2 Energy Efficiency Objectives • Define efficiency, solar energy, and insulation. • Name sources of energy. • Give examples of how you can improve efficiency. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Efficiency • Efficiency means working in the best possible manner with the least amount of waste • Improving energy efficiency reduces the amount of energy your family uses © Heymo/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Conserving Heat • Improve the efficiency of the energy used to heat your home by – using solar energy (energy from the sun’s rays) – keeping heat turned off until needed – leaving thermostat settings lower in winter and wearing layered clothing – lowering the thermostat 5 to 8 degrees when continued away from home © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Conserving Heat • To reduce heat loss, – check furnace filter monthly – install weather stripping around window and door frames – close draperies and windows at night – make sure your home has enough insulation – Insulation – material used to prevent the transfer of heat or cold continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Conserving Heat • To save energy needed to heat water, – turn the water heater off when away from home for several days – do not overheat water; most homes only need water heated to 120F (49C) – use hot water only when needed – take showers instead of baths – fix dripping faucets © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Did You Know? • You can save energy and conserve heat by using fans. Since heat rises, ceiling fans force the hot air down from the ceiling. © Christopher Edwin Nuzzaco/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Using Cooling Systems Wisely • Window or room air conditioners cool a room or a small area of a house • Central air conditioning cools a whole house or building, but uses a lot of energy – Set the thermostat at 78F (26C) – Turn the thermostat up or off when no one is home – Maintain the system; change filters often continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Using Cooling Systems Wisely Save Energy When Using Cooling Systems Close all windows and doors to a cooled space. Use storm windows. Pull shades across the windows during the day. Open windows when cool outside. Avoid using appliances and lights during the hottest part of the day. Schedule meals, showers, laundry, and ironing in the morning or evening. Wear lightweight clothing whenever possible. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. More Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency • Buy appliances that use less energy – Check EnergyGuide labels • • • • • Turn off appliances when not in use Keep appliances in good repair Walk or ride a bike instead of using a car Use public transportation Learn about programs to conserve energy © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Think Further What are some ways you can improve energy efficiency in your home? © Rob Byron/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Section 6-2 Review • Improving energy _____ reduces the amount of energy your family uses. efficiency • What is solar energy? energy from the sun’s rays continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Section 6-2 Review • Set the thermostat of a central air conditioning unit at _____ to save energy. 78F (26C) • Look at the _____ labels on appliances to compare energy costs. EnergyGuide © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Impact of Technology on the Family • Technology – use of new knowledge, tools and systems to solve problems and maximize resources • Technology impacts your family, home, school, and future career • Families rely on technology to make life easier – Television, cell phones, game systems, appliances © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Impact of Technology on the Family • Computers allow more people to work from home – Saves commuting time – Lets families spend more time together © StockLite/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Protecting Your Computer • To protect your computer, – use antivirus software – never open e-mail attachments from people you do not know – never give personal information online to people you do not know – ask your parents before downloading any programs from the Internet © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Communicating with Technology • Use care in what you write on blogs or other websites – Multiple people can read what you have to say and also comment on it – Consider them public online conversations – Once posted, you generally cannot take your words back continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Did You Know? • Pictures and comments posted on social networking sites can often be accessed by future employers. • Jobs can be lost or college applications denied due to content on these sites. © Phase4Photography/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Communicating with Technology • People often use cell phones which have many purposes – Internet access, alarm clock, camera, calendar, photo album, music player, etc. – Texting is a quick way for people to communicate without talking to or seeing the other person continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Communicating with Technology • Relationships depend on communication • Some families may communicate more as a result of technology – Less time may be spent, however, talking face-to-face • It is important to balance other forms of communication with personal contact © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Using Technology for Entertainment and Learning • Cable and satellite TV give more viewing choices than ever • DVDs and DVRs let you decide when you want to watch movies and shows © Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Using Technology for Entertainment and Learning • Computers or other devices allow you to download movies, shows, and books • Some gaming systems encourage physical interaction • With more choices, family members may not spend as much time together continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Think Further Why should you avoid sending e-mails when you are angry? © Orange Line Media/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Using Technology Responsibly • When in chat rooms or on social networking sites, – treat people with respect and courtesy – never give out personal information – do not agree to meet anyone in person whom you have met online – be honest when creating your profile continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Using Technology Responsibly • Cyberbullying is when a person is negatively targeted by another through technology – May include cell phones, Internet use, or interactive digital technologies – May lose Internet provider service as a result of cyberbullying continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Using Technology Responsibly • Report any cases of cyberbullying you witness to a parent or teacher • Refuse to join others who are bullying • Delete hateful or hurtful comments someone may send to you – Cyberbullies will often stop if they cannot hurt or torment others © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Section 6-3 Review • A(n) _____ is a public online journal. blog • What are the two categories of software? systems and applications continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Section 6-3 Review • Define the term netiquette. proper etiquette on the Internet • When a person is negatively targeted by another through technology, it is called _____. cyberbullying © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
