eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Cboces: Migrant Education Program: We Save Energy at Home

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A family shares the different ways that they conserve energy. Includes audio narration.
Handout
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas

State Energy Conservation Office: Energy Conservation in the Home [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at how energy is used in a home, and strategies in construction, choice of appliances, etc. for minimizing waste.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Wasting Energy at Home

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
People use energy in all aspects of their lives - for cooking, lighting and entertainment. Much of this energy use takes place in buildings, such as our homes. To save money and reduce the impact on our environment, many people are...
Interactive
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency: Kids Saving Energy: Roofus's Home

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a tour of Roofus's home to see why it is so energy efficient. With numerous bits of advice about improvements that you can make to make better use of energy at home.
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Other

U.s. Environmental Protection Agency: Energy Star

For Students 9th - 10th
Government-sponsored site provides information about saving money and conserving energy by using energy-efficient products and practices at home and at business and organizational sites. Some resources in Spanish.
Interactive
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The National Academies: Understanding Efficiency

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive activity from the The National Academies of Sciences examines the ways that improved energy efficiency can be achieved at home and on the road. Compare technology in both settings, and understand their energy...
Activity
Other

First Energy: The Electric Avenue

For Students 3rd - 8th
A comprehensive look at energy ranging from types of energy to the exploration of electricity. Learning puzzles and games are included.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Household Energy Audit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review the electrical appliances used at home and estimate the energy used for each. The results can help to show the energy hogs that could benefit from conservation or improved efficiency.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy Choices Game

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Use this board game to introduce the concepts of energy use in our lives and the very real impact that personal choices can have on our energy consumption, energy bills and fuel supply. The game begins as students select cards that...
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Environduck

Enviroduck: Greener Home Saving Energy With Hvac and Hot Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Conserve energy at home with these hvac, heating and air conditioning, and hot water tips.
Website
Environduck

Enviroduck: Greener Home Saving Energy With Cfl Lighting and Bulbs

For Students 9th - 10th
Conserve energy at home with Compact Fluorescent Lamps or CFL light bulbs.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Energy Conservation

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of conservation, and conserving energy in transportation and at home.
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Other

Abc Da Energia

For Students 2nd - 5th
ABC Da Energia describes the many ways that energy can be obtained and conserved. It explains different sources of energy, how each works, and how energy can be saved in our daily lives. Interactive energy-saving activities and games...
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Other

Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador: Climate Change Club

For Students 3rd - 8th
Join the fun at the Climate Change Club where you can find out ways to take action at home, in school, and in your community. Keep up with the latest news in climate science, and link to fact sheets and other fun sites that care about...
Website
Environduck

Enviroduck: A Greener Home Save Resources Like Water and Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Go green at home by saving energy, water, food. Learn how to conserve.
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Environduck

Enviroduck: Greener Home Saving Energy With Your New Hdtv Television

For Students 9th - 10th
Conserve energy with Plasma, LCD, HDTV television sets at home. TV saving tips.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site on climate change includes basic information on greenhouse gas emissions, health and environmental effects, regulatory initiatives and what people can do at home, on the road, at the office and at school to reduce...