REAP staff, for the AK EnergySmart program, provide resources to educators such as trainings, activity supplies, lending kits, classroom visits, intensive unit planning, camp activities, guest speaker connections, and more. Learn about each below, and contact us with any questions or requests.

Trainings

Educator trainings can be in person or virtual and last from 30 minutes to a week. The trainings can be for educators or non educators (such as employees of an organization who occasionally do class visits during travel). Staff often provide 15-hour trainings spread over two or more days for teachers to earn a continuing education credit. These trainings include hands-on practice of lessons and tours of local energy projects. Contact us to learn about upcoming trainings or to schedule one at your organization, school, or district.

Classroom visits

Staff can visit all ages/grades (PreK through college) virtually or in person with engaging lessons. We can deliver any of the lessons in the AK EnergySmart curriculum, but the most common ones we do are:

  • Thick Coats and Sleeping Bears, K-2
  • Our Classroom Electric Footprint, 3-5
  • Be an Energy Star, 6-8
  • My Electric Use, 9-12
  • Alaska Energy 101, Adult

Kits

Educators can request a kit of supplies to use for delivering AK EnergySmart lessons for formal and/or informal education. Kits include:

    • Additional print materials

    Email Colleen with your name, community/school, and how you would use the kit for education in Alaska.

    Power Pledge Challenge

    In the Power Pledge Challenge, students work to reduce their energy use at home and school throughout the school year by completing activities such as a classroom energy audit, creating an energy plan for the school, and engaging with various energy professionals. In partnership with 11 organizations and utilities around the state, REAP works with teachers to implement this project-based Challenge and award prizes to classrooms who earn the most points.

    Learn more

    Guest speakers

    You can request a guest speaker for your class, community group, or event. REAP staff can develop unique presentations for the audience, and if you would like a connection with a professional in a specific field and/or location, we can partner with or recommend someone who fits your needs. Email Colleen with the date, audience, length of presentation, and requested topic.

    EMAIL COLLEEN

    Adult Education

    Online courses for adult education are now available through the learning management system Canvas. Sign up for the AKES “Home Energy Efficiency” class through AHFC. Create an account here and register for free! Full instructions for registration can be downloaded here.