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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 1: Energy conservation student handout Grade 6 & 7
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Energy conservation1. List ways you use energy at home in a typical day.
2. In your own words, write a definition for the word conservation.
3. List ways you can save energy at home.
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 1: Energy conservation student handout Grade 6 & 7
Notes:
Questions I have:
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 1: Using energy at home student handout Grade 6 & 7
Using energy at homePart A: The shower challenge Use the chart and instructions below to record the time you spent taking a shower on four
different days.
For Shower 1, use a timing device such as a stopwatch or cellphone to time your shower.
Start the timer when you enter the shower and stop the timer when you shut off the water
and get out of the shower.
For Shower 2, use a timing device like shower 1, but also use the Shower Timer inside the
shower to see when you reach 5 minutes.
For Shower 3, use a timing device and the Shower Timer like shower 2, and try to end your
shower before the timer runs out!
For Shower 4, use the timing device only, like shower 1 (no Shower Timer).
Shower length
(minutes and
seconds)
Was your
shower
time under
5 minutes?
(yes or no)
Observations (for example, was it easy
or difficult to shorten your shower, what
happened, etc.)
Shower 1
Shower 2
Shower 3
Shower 4
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet: How is energy used at home? Grade 6 & 7
How is energy used at home?We use energy in many different ways at home. Below is a pie chart showing how much
energy is used for heating, hot water, appliances and electronics, lighting and cooling.
1% space cooling
52% space heating5% lighting
17% appliances
25% water heating
Source: Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency, Comprehensive Energy Use Database, residential sector, BC, Table 2: Secondary Energy Use, 2014
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 1: Using energy at home student handout Grade 6 & 7
Part B: Home energy use How did you
use energy?
What time
of day?
For how
long?
# of
times
per day
# of
times
per week
Observations
Example:
Running the
dishwasher
After
breakfast
and dinner
30
minutes
2 7 Sometimes we run the
dishwasher more on weekends.
Sometimes the dishwasher is
not full when we run it.
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 2: Analyzing shower data student handout Grade 6 & 7
Analyzing shower data1. Look at all the shower data in your group. Record the longest shower time:
Time:
Which shower was it (1, 2, 3 or 4)?:
2. Look at all the shower data in your group. Record the shortest shower time:
Time:
Which shower was it (1, 2, 3 or 4)?:
3. Calculate the average shower time for the following:
Shower 1:
Shower 2:
Shower 3:
Shower 4:
4. Was there a reduction in shower time between Shower 1 and Shower 4 for most
group members?
5. Discuss as a group whether or not you think the Shower Timer helped to decrease the
shower length. Why do you think there were differences in time?
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet: Easy ways to conserve energy at home Grade 6 & 7
Easy ways to conserve energy at home
Write the correct number from the picture above for each of the energy effcient tips below.
a. Run the dishwasher only when it’s full
b. Install a low-flow shower head
c. Close the blinds to keep the heat in
at night
d. Wash your clothes in cold water
e. Don’t turn up the heat put on
a sweater
f. Change the furnace filter twice a year
g. Take short showers instead of baths,
5 minutes should be all your need to
get clean
h. Open the blinds to let the sun warm up
your house
i. Use a door sock to keep in the heat
j. Use CFL or LED lights
k. Use ENERGY STAR® appliances
l. Only heat the room you’re in, get
cosy with high-efficiency natural
gas fireplace
m. Turn off your computer when you’re not
using it
8
1311
12
10
1
2
3
4
6
75
9
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 2: Energy conservation action plan Grade 6 & 7
Energy conservation action planThe action or behaviour I would like to change is:
My goal is to save energy by:
List the steps you will take to reach your goal (include a visual reminder):
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 2: Energy conservation action plan Grade 6 & 7
Use this chart, or create your own, to track what you do for the week.
Did you reach your goal?
(yes or no)
Observations (for example, was it easy or
difficult, what happened, etc.)
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 3: Sharing our message student handout Grade 6 & 7
Sharing our messagePart ADiscuss the following questions as a group.
Keep track of important points to include in your presentation.
1. Were you successful in achieving your behaviour change?
2. What similarities or patterns do you see within your group?.
3. Do you think your visual reminders were helpful? Why or why not?
4. Why is it important to practice conservation in this area?
5. Did other family members get involved in the effort? Why or why not?
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 3: Sharing our message student handout Grade 6 & 7
1. How will you encourage others to follow your lead?
Part B As a group, decide on the format for your presentation. Circle the one you choose from the
list below:
• an oral presentation
• a skit
• PA announcements
• posters
• a video
• a poem or song
• a slideshow
• other: ______________________________________________
Create a presentation to share your message about energy conservation. Be sure to:
• explain the energy conservation action you want people to take
• share why this conservation action is important
• include a visual reminder or slogan to help people remember to take action
• have all group members involved in creating the presentation
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 3: Sharing our message student handout Grade 6 & 7
Presentation tips:
• If you are doing a skit, video, slideshow or oral presentation:
- make sure your presentation isn’t too long; between one and two minutes is a good
guideline
- speak loudly and clearly
- be enthusiastic
- practice, practice, practice
• If you are creating posters or art, make sure to present the information clearly and in a
visually appealing way.
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 3: What I’ve learned student handout Grade 6 & 7
What I’ve learnedOur action plan What energy conservation action did you implement at home?
Did your action plan help you save energy at home?
What would you do differently next time?
Do you understand how your actions affect the Earth and what you can do to make positive
change? Explain.
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 3: What I’ve learned student handout Grade 6 & 7
Our presentation What type of presentation did your group decide on? Why did you choose that approach?
Check the box which most accurately reflects if you included the following in
your presentation:
Presentation No Somewhat Yes
We explained why this energy conservation action
is important.
We explained what action we want others to take
to save energy.
We included a visual reminder or slogan in
our presentation.
We were able to present the information and
ideas clearly and effectively.
One thing I liked about our presentation is…
One thing I think we could have done better in the presentation is...
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet lesson 3: What I’ve learned student handout Grade 6 & 7
Our group For each statement, check the box that best describes how you worked with your group.
Not often Sometimes Usually Always
I work well with others.
I help the group complete tasks.
I listen respectfully to others’ ideas.
I give positive feedback to other
group members.
Other comments…
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Energy LeadersAction planning booklet: Easy ways to conserve energy at home
Easy ways to conserve energy at homeThere’s a bunch of ways you and your family can conserve energy at home. See how many
of these energy-saving tips you can do.
Conserve heat• Don’t turn up the heat, wear a sweater instead.
• Install a programmable thermostat.
• Use a door sock to keep the heat in your home.
• Make sure the furnace filter is changed every three to six months.
Conserve water• Run the dishwasher only when it’s full.
• Take short showers instead of baths.
• Install water-efficient faucets.
• Wash full loads of laundry in cold water.
Conserve energy• Use CFL or LED lights.
• Turn off the lights when leaving a room.
• Clean the lint trap of your dryer so it works efficiently.
• Turn off electronics when not in use, like your computer
