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Go Green Activities

Go Green Activities

Technology integration goes green! Find activities, lessons, and projects that integrate environmental awareness, technology, literacy, and content standards. Each activity offers suggestions for implementation at K-2, 2-5 and 6-12 grade levels, as well as adaptations for use in different content areas.

Energy Monitor Activity

for Grades 2-5

Follow these suggestions for learning activities on how to conserve energy, both at home and school.

  • Print off Energy Hog’s Scavenger Hunt and ask your parents to help you monitor your family’s energy habits. (Internet, Online tools/ NETS 1,4)
  • Read through Energy Hog’s Official Handbook to learn about different areas of our homes that could be wasting energy. (Internet/ NETS 3)
  • Find more ways to save energy and lower your family’s bills with these websites (Internet/ NETS 3, 4):
  • Use Kidspiration™ or other webbing software to brainstorm a list of strategies your family could take to make your home more energy efficient. Try to make your goals as realistic as possible. (Webbing software/ NETS 1, 4)
  • Finally, use a word processor to write an energy saving proposal for your family to consider. List each goal you have, along with reasons for each change. (Word processor/ NETS 1,4)
  • Optional Assignment: Create a brochure using a word processor or publishing software with energy saving tips for families. (Word processor, Publishing software/ NETS 1,4)
Indiana Standards:
English/Language Arts
  • Standard 2: Reading and Analysis of Nonfiction and Informational Text
  • Standard 4: Writing Process and Features
  • Standard 5: Writing Applications
Science
  • Standard 2: Scientific Thinking
  • Standard 5: The Mathematical World

This "Go Green" resource was developed by Buddy for an eco-education initiative, "Green Connections: Learning and Living." This initiative will run from February 1 through Earth Day on April 22, 2009.

This resource appeared in the ETC...and More! volume 2, number 5 newsletter and is published by the Buddy Project (Corporation for Educational Technology), in collaboration with the Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators (HECC), Indiana Computer Educators (ICE), the Indiana Department of Education, and Promoting Achievement through Technology and INstruction for all Students (PATINS).ETC sponsors Buddy Project Indiana Computer Educators Indiana Department of Education Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators Promoting Achievement through Technology and INstruction for all Students

 

 

 

 

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