Energy Expedition
Students will make a map of their school identifying energy infrastructure then discuss their school’s energy sources and use.
Grades: 9-12
Alaska Energy Resource Map
Students will research energy resources in Alaska's six regions and write a paragraph on each, discussing which resources are currently...
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...
Grades: 9-12
Diesel and Gasoline: Energy Heavyweights
Students will investigate how much energy is contained in a gallon of diesel and in a gallon of gasoline. Then they will compare the...
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 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: 9-12
My Electricity Use
Students will learn how to measure their electricity consumption and calculate a monthly electricity bill. Projected savings will be...
Grades: 9-12
Community Waste Debate
As part of a small group, students will research options for handling waste, including the amount of energy required to mitigate or...
Grades: 9-12
Tracking Our Footprints
Students will make a list of food and drink items they consume in a day. Each student will select one item and then develop a concept map...
Grades: 9-12
Energy Efficiency and Alaska Native Dwellings
Students work in small groups to research traditional building techniques and energy sources; students will then prepare and present...