To get started, check out our K-12 Energy Benchmarking Project Overview Document, Tool Spreadsheet, and Equipment Guide linked below. The Overview Document provides an overview of our program and guidance on creating an energy team, setting up a timeline, and descriptions of the lessons. The Tool Spreadsheet is where your energy team will collect and analyze data. The Equipment Guide provides user manuals, images, and videos on how to use the devices. Contact us if you have any questions!
This lesson is intended to get your students talking about energy and to help them understand what they’ll be doing as part of the K-12 Benchmarking…
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The objectives for this lesson are to describe and differentiate between different forms of energy, identify original source of energy and how energy…
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During this lesson, students will use scientific tools to collect and analyze data and will then use evidence to support their claim. In order to…
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Students will be able to identify key parts of utility bills, compile and analyze their school's energy data, and discuss an action plan based on…
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In this lesson, students will observe current energy practices, record data from an audit walkthrough, and collaborate to create a priority list for…
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Explore scientific equipment while using critical thinking with our Energy Audit Breakout Room kit! Students will examine evidence and contribute to…
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Learn and use our scientific equipment via stations with our energy specialists. At the end, you'll test out your knowledge with a lighting audit of…
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Create questions and interview facility staff about the history and equipment of the school building(s).
Interview Facility Manager Slideshow…
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Conduct a lighting audit of your school and create a short report of your analysis. Determine cost and savings calculations and propose…
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Determine energy consumption of electronics and appliances, calculate operating costs and savings, and propose solutions to increase energy…
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