Unit 5 – Energy Efficiency at School – is comprised of 3 activities that have been informed by the ENERGE Energy Literacy Framework. A guide to the Framework can be found on the main page. This unit explores the theme of energy efficient schools through the implementation of action projects. Designing and implementing action project gives students the opportunity to develop their energy literacy by focusing on issues concerning energy and thermal comfort that directly affect them. In activity 5.1 students conduct an audit of the factors that affect the indoor environment in their classroom. Activity 5.2 builds on the previous activity 5.2 and asks students to use the information collected in the previous activity to design and implement an action plan for improving thermal comfort and improving energy efficiency in the school or classroom. Activity 5.3 is a design challenge that asks students to  apply their knowledge of energy efficient building solutions to design using materials or multimedia a model energy efficient school or classroom. This unit allows students to consider their ability to bring about positive and significant change in their schools and in their communities and will develop their energy literacy. Students will work collaboratively and employ problem solving, decision making communication and critical thinking skills. The activities in this unit are suitable for lower and upper second level students. The energy literacy outcomes, the associated skills & competencies addressed and how the activities link to the national curricula are outlined in tables 5.1-5.3. A summary and download link for each activity is provided below