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Energy Conservation / Efficiency
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My Book About Being An Energy Saver
Turn off the lights and TV when not in use... close doors tightly in winter -- just two of the many tips youngsters will find in this lively coloring book. Starts kids off right for a lifetime of wise energy use.
Grade Level: PK-1
Channing Bete Company
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King Barkley's Almost Birthday Disaster
Using the supplied King Barkley CD music track, students read along and sing along and learn important home energy conservation concepts.
Grade Level: K-2
Publisher: Enterprise for Education
Extras: Songbook, Sing Along CD, Teacher's Guide
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The Treehouse Team Saves The Forest
When part of their beloved forest faces clearing because of the need to build another power plant, the "Treehouse Team," a concerned group of young animals, looks for ways to save electricity. Sure enough, they find so many different ways to save energy that the forest is spared, and everyone in town notices that their electric bills are lower, too. This engaging title builds home energy efficiency awareness in young children and challenges them with analytical questions and simple math problems.
Grade Level: 2-4
Publisher: Enterprise for Education
Extras: Teacher's Guide and Quiz
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Using Our Resources Wisely
Simple vocabulary and abundant photographs introduce students to the wise use of renewable and nonrenewable resources. Making new paper out of used paper, kids learn how recycling helps conserve forests. Students learn that electricity cannot be recycled; to save it, they must look for more efficient ways of using it.
Grade Level: 3-5
Publisher: Enterprise for Education
Extras: Teacher's Guide and Quiz
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The Clubhouse Kids Make a Big Difference
The Clubhouse Kids are in danger of being kicked out of their clubhouse if they don't reduce their energy use. This 32-page storybook promotes an energy-conscious outlook and good habits. Activities include cut-out energy tip cards, a home energy inspection, a club membership certificate, and more. As the club motto says, "What I do makes a big difference - Saving energy helps the Earth!" The clever watercolor and ink artwork is by well-known illustrator Betsy James.
Grade Level: 3-5
Publisher: The Culver Company
Extras: Teacher Guide
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Hands-On Energy Effiency
Empower upper elementary and middle school kids with a wide range of ideas and solid reasons to influence their family's and school's energy habits. Students calculate how much money they can help save and much more - you won't believe how many appealing activities and science experiments are in this book. Teachers will appreciate the National Science Educational Standards support that meets their curriculum requirements, enabling them to teach your materials.
Grade level: 5-7
Publisher: The Culver Company
Extras: Teacher Guide
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Electricity is in the News!
Find out what a fast paced newsroom is like! Students learn about the newsroom jobs and electrical conservation through online research, writing and editing...just like a real reporter.
Grade Level: 5-9
Publisher: Enterprise for Education
Extras: Teacher Guide
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Efficiency of Electric Appliances
Students become budget-conscious consumers when they study the economic impact of replacing incandescent lamps with fluorescent ones. They also learn to interpret the Energy Guide labels on appliances.
Grade Level: 6-9
Publisher: Enterprise for Education
Extras: Teacher's Guide and Quiz
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Climate and Comfort
Tomorrow's energy customers take a hard look at America's diverse climate, learn about "heating degree days," and discuss what factors to consider in determining how much to spend when insulating their homes. They also conduct a survey of their home's construction.
Grade Level: 8-10
Publisher: Enterprise for Education
Extras: Teacher's Guide and Quiz
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Is Efficiency Our Best Energy Source?
In this provocative booklet, students examine the history of energy efficiency over the past 20 years as it relates to the home (refrigerators), transportation (automobiles) and industry (electric motors). The impact of energy efficiency on lifestyle and the environment is explored.
Grade Level: 9-11
Publisher: Enterprise for Education
Extras: Teacher's Guide and Quiz
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