Solar Explorer
Students will explore how solar panels work and their use in homes. Students will measure the voltage a 2v to 5v solar panel can produce...
Energy Expedition
Students will make a map of their school identifying energy infrastructure then discuss their school’s energy sources and use.
Value of a Tree
Students will explore the different values of a tree including cultural significance, use in homes for building and heat, and carbon...
Snug House
Students will learn about heat transfer and the insulative materials we use in houses to limit heat transfer. Students will design model...
Designing Your Energy Efficient House Part 2: Modeling Your Energy Efficient House
Students will model an energy efficient house using an Excel spreadsheet. Students will explore how choices made when designing a house...
Designing Your Energy Efficient House Part 1: The Heat Loss Equation
Students will learn about heat transfer and the building design engineering that limits heat loss. Students will calculate the heat loss...
Grades: 6-8
Building Monitoring (BMON)
Students will learn about building monitoring systems and how energy is used at their school. Groups will share what they found out about...
Grades: 6-8
Recycling and Energy
Students will learn about how proper recycling can save energy. Students will play a “recycling relay” game to learn hands-on what is...
Grades: 6-8
Energy Efficient Action Plan
Students will outline an action plan aimed at inspiring a specific audience to take energy saving actions at school, home, or the...
Grades: 6-8
Insulation Lab
Students will explore how heat transfers between systems. Students will experiment with different materials to determine which one’s...
Grades: 6-8
Be an Energy Star
Students will determine the costs of running various appliances based on the cost of electricity in their community and the amount of...