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Construction Studies Lesson Plans Construction Studies DE Lesson Plans Senior Cycle

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Dwelling Evolution AIM OF PROGRAMME • To make students aware of how dwelling house construction differs worldwide • That students become aware of the factors which infmuence different dwelling house design and construction • Students become more aware of our basic needs with regard to building • How our basic needs differ from other countries • Students think more about how resources are used Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 1 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Construction Studies Lesson Plans LESSON 1 DWELLING EVOLUTION

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Dwelling Evolution WHY HAVE A DWELLING? • Shelter • Protection Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 4 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Dwelling Evolution DISCUSSION SHELTER FROM WHAT? • Wind • Rain • Sun • Cold PROTECTION FROM WHAT • Animals • People Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 5 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Dwelling Evolution ARE THESE NEEDS UNIVERSAL? AND WHY NOT? • Climate - Different part of the world have different weather conditions such as warm countries Vs cold countries DISCUSSION AROUND THIS Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 6 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Dwelling Evolution • So as a result of this dwellings construction differs worldwide DISCUSSION • How do they differ - Concrete construction - Wood construction - Stone construction - Straw construction - Clay construction Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 7 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Dwelling Evolution • What other factors may affect type of dwelling we construct? DISCUSSION Availability of Materials Availability of Skills Economic factors Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 8 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Cluster of dwelling GULU NORTHERN UGANDA

Construction Studies Lesson Plans LESSON 2 SERVICES

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Services • What do we mean by the Services in relation to Dwelling houses DISCUSSION • Electricity • Water • Gas • Telecommunications Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 11 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Water WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? DISCUSSION • Well - Private/group where is the well • Tap - In the dwelling house • Hot water - How is this achieved • Pipe network - What does this entail distribution authority • Rural / Urban areas Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 12 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Water • How do different countries differ in their water supply? • What have you seen? DISCUSSION Well pump Water harvesting Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 13 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Carrying water from the local well GULU NORTHERN UGANDA

Water harvesting from roof GULU NORTHERN UGANDA

• • • • Construction Studies Lesson Plans Water What do we need water for? DISCUSSION Drinking Washing Cooking Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 16 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Water • How much water do we use? DISCUSSION • How much water do we require? DISCUSSION Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 17 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Construction Studies Lesson Plans LESSON 3 CARBON EMISSIONS

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Carbon Emissions • In regard to one’s dwelling house; • Compare our carbon emissions with • North America • Central Africa DISCUSSION Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 19 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Carbon Emissions • In regard to one’s dwelling house; • What are the main sources of carbon emissions DISCUSSION Manufacture of construction materials Transportation of materials Energy requirements of our dwelling Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 20 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Locally manufactured bricks GULU NORTHERN UGANDA

Transporting materials locally GULU NORTHERN UGANDA

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Carbon Emissions • Initiatives to reducing carbon emissions DISCUSSION • Local Materials • When designing dwellings be more conscious of our needs (essential needs) Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 23 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series

Construction Studies Lesson Plans Carbon Emissions • So of the 3 continents mentioned which has the smallest carbon footprint? • Should they be allowed to increase their carbon footprint when more developed regions are being asked to reduce theirs? DISCUSSION Peter Moloney for the Irish Jesuit Mission Offjce Page 24 of 24 Development Education Lesson Plans Series