EnerAction helps you bring energy conservation and efficiency projects to your Grade 4 to 7 classrooms. Designed to meet Ministry of Education learning outcomes for British Columbia and Ontario, EnerAction seeks to improve environmental literacy among young Canadians:
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Where does energy come from?
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What is an ecological footprint?
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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?
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Why would you use a Carbon Calculator?
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What actions can we take to conserve energy?
The EnerAction lesson plans and
backgrounders as well as Electra, EnerGuy, Sparky and the Carbon Critters help your students discover the answers!
In one lesson, students work with a Carbon
Calculator, an innovative and interactive
web-based activity where students investigate
the cost in energy - and in greenhouse gases -
to light the classroom. Students identify ways
to save energy and then track their success.
EnerAction gets students talking about
energy and helps them see the connection
between energy consumption and their daily
choices.
EnerAction's Features
- Eleven comprehensive lesson plans written by teachers for teachers. See the lesson plans.
- Lesson plans that are linked to Grade 4 to 7 curricula in British Columbia and Ontario. See the curriculum tables.
- Backgrounders on energy and the environment are available. You do not need to be an energy expert to teach EnerAction.
- Comprehensive teacher materials to assist you every step of the way.
