6th Grade: Unit 9 Lesson 1 (Smart home)

Under the sea

Underground living refers to living below the ground's surface, whether in natural or manmade caves or structures (earth shelters).

Earthscraper

A megacity is an urban area with a population of over ten million people. In 1975, there were only four megacities. Today, there are estimated to be 35.

Underground

A smart home means your home has a smart home system that connects with your appliances to control specific tasks and is typically remotely controlled.

Eco-friendly home

An earthscraper is a building that extends downwards into the earth, rather than upwards, providing multiple stories of permanent space below ground.

Megacity

An eco-friendly home, or "green home," is built to minimize its environmental impact by using less power, less waste and promoting sustainability through energy

Smart home