mysusthouse

My Sust House is an exciting interactive game exploring what sustainability means and how it relates to our homes. It provides a resource for meaningful and effective learning and teaching opportunities relating to sustainable development across the curriculum.

The material can be used in many ways, either for individual use or as part of a group activity. The game activity lasts 25-35 minutes. As well as providing interesting information, it stimulates discussion, presents problem-solving activities and provides a context for teamwork and decision-making.

The site has been designed for use in Science, Geography, Art and Design and Technology and teachers’ notes have been developed to be applicable across these subjects. However the game could also be adapted to be of use in other subjects.



The game is three parts: The introduction movie where two trendy characters explain what sustainability is all about. Explanation of terminology is provided in simple terms. This section can be skipped if the pupils revisit the games later.

Environment explores ways to create a more sustainable environment. Subjects covered are: location of a house, saving energy, water, and waste. Player receives a printable certificate with their score. Suitable for pupils from 9 years.

Building challenges the children to build a sustainable house. Subjects covered are: building materials, insulating materials, power for a house, heating a house. Player receives a printable certificate with their score. Suitable for pupils from 12 years. In choosing their materials, students must take both cost and environmental sustainability into account. They have £100,000 to spend and the budget is displayed on screen. If you exceed the budget you must repeat the game The sustainability meter is displayed at all times and varies according to the player’s choices. In addition there is an animated globe in the top left corner, which changes appearance according to the current score.