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A student survey about personal energy use. (K-3)
Create an action plan to reduce energy use in your home. (K-8)
Compare fluorescent light bulbs and standard light bulbs (K-8)
Students brainstorm with their families about ways they can save energy at home and then share the ideas with their class at school. (K-12)
Using natural and simple renewable energy sources to heat and cool our homes. (4-5)
The importance of building orientation and window sizing in conserving energy. (6-8)
Insulation, windows and shading techniques and using efficient appliances in the home. (6-8)
Passive Solar Building Design (5-8)
Efficiency of different types of bulbs (5-8)
The economic and environmental impact of energy use and energy management in a society (5-8)
Compare the insulating ability of various materials.(5-8)
Compare data to see if showers or baths are more energy efficient. (5-8)
Explain the importance of insulating homes to reduce heat loss from the inside in cold weather and heat gain from the outside in hot weather. (6-8)
Increase heating and cooling efficiency of a home using renewable sources of energy. (9-12)
Renewable Energy and Electric Utilities (9-12)
Students will use an energy audit tool to collect data on their home and school energy habits and present an action plan to their class. (9-12)
Energy Efficient Homes (9-12)
How Much Energy is a Kilowatt Hour? (10-12)
Energy Use Calculation Worksheet (9-12)
Analyzing Your School's Energy Consumption (9-12)
Students design buildings as a case study in how renewable energy might be used today (6-12)
Designing a Green Building (K-5)
Identify the major construction, maintenance and design features that make a buildingenergy efficient. (7-9)