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!
Investigate the school's building envelope while using scientific equipment. Create a short report of analysis and propose solutions to increase…
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Investigate the HVAC systems with equipment, analyze energy data, and create a short report of your findings and recommendations.
HVAC Audit…
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Students will strategically plan and deploy devices to collect data on behavior (energy conservation). Learn how to use HOBOware software to program…
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Students will collect data loggers, download and interpret data, and create a short report of the analysis.
Data Loggers II: Analyze Slideshow
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Summarize short reports or dive deep into a particular audit of your choice!
Analyze Reports and Create Goals Slideshow
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Use what you have learned in the audits to create goals and an action plan. The energy team will share the action plan with peers and staff members…
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Explore the electrical grid using real world examples. Evaluate the grid over a period of time to see how much energy comes from different fuel…
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Explore the impact of energy on water quality, air quality, and biodiversity.
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WindWise How Does Energy Affect Wildlife? (9th-12th…
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Analyze energy in different parts of the world.
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NEED Project: Energy in Society (all grades)
KEEP: Renewable World (all grades) …
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Explore the principles of thermal energy.
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Middle School Chemistry: Heat, Temperature, and Conduction (6th-8th Grades)
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