1.1. The students will research the ideal dimensions for constructing a Passive Solar House.
1.2. The students will construct the floor plan of the Passive Solar House, staying within given dimensions. The students will keep track of dimensions using a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet.
1.3. The students will construct a 3-dimensional model of the Passive Solar House, staying with given dimensions. The students will keep track of dimensions using a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet.
2. Bill Burgess
2.1. The students will research types of materials used in Passive Solar Houses.
2.2. The students will construct Passive Solar Houses, utilizing a thermal mass and other materials, while staying within a given budget. The students will keep track of the budget using a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet.
2.3. The students will test their Passive Solar House design, utilizing PASCO Xplorer GLX data collectors.
3. Danielle Beach
3.1. The students will research ideal locations for Passive Solar Homes.
3.2. The students will create a persuasive brochure, expressing location, house design, and data collection.
3.3. The students will research new laws and ordinances regarding "green" house construction.
