Creator: Michael Bluejay | visit site
Grade Range: 6 - 11
Learn the basics of electricity: the meaning of kilowatt hour, reading bills, and identifying how different appliances use electricity. Students can browse a wealth of resources written in easy-to-understand terms on energy saving devices, carbon footprints, and alternate forms of energy.
In the Classroom
Students can work in groups to research various issues regarding electricity use. Students can create powerpoints, multimedia presentations, or wiki pages to demonstrate what they have learned. Have your students present to members of the class and follow up with a town hall debate concerning household, local, and other decisions concerning electricity use and production. rn<br><br> Have students learn to read their electricity bill and create an action plan to save electricity. Have students journal or blog the changes that were made and the savings in money and pollution. Identify energy wasters at school and formulate a plan to save money and resources.rnan to save money and resources.
At Home
As energy continues to be a headline in the news, research electricity use and production from this site. Create a plan to save money and resources in your home by researching appliances and identifying everyday energy wasters with your student.
Tags
climate, climate change, conservation, electricity, energy, climate, climate change, electricity, energy,