Activity

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Grades 9-12
Subjects: Science

Overview

Students learn how energy is used, new energy efficient technologies, and ways to conserve energy at home and at school.

Youth will explore the concepts of insulation and conduction; interpret the energy information on the name plates of electrical appliances; measure the electric power consumption of electrical appliances; compare energy related properties of different types of light bulbs.

NB Curricular Connections

Science 10

  • Strand: Learning and Living Sustainably – Big Idea: Relationships Between Science and Technology – Skill Descriptor: Apply scientific and technological knowledge and understanding of sustainable practices.

What You’ll Need

For class:

  • Handout 1: Home Energy Use
  • Handout 2: What Can I Do To Save Energy At Home?
  • Handout 3: Energy Star
  • Handout 5: Energy Use Table
  • Handout 6: Where You Can Save In Your House For Class (continued)

Station A:

  • 2 laboratory thermometers
  • 2 radiation cans
  • Very hot water
  • Tape
  • Various insulating materials

Station B:

  • 5 energy use monitors (available from NB libraries or The Gaia Project)
  • At least 2 similar small appliances of different models and energy efficiency (example: hair dryers) Appliance with ENERGY STAR label or a copy of the label.

Station C:

  • 3 identical desk lamps
  • 1 standard incandescent light bulb
  • 1 compact fluorescent light bulb
  • 1 LED bulb of similar wattage
  • 3 energy monitors (available from NB libraries or The Gaia Project)

Extension Ideas

  • Consider pairing this activity with the speaker series video, Energy Efficiency Presentation, for a New Brunswick context from our partners at NB Power.

Global Competencies

Acknowledgments

Activity downloaded from Curriculum Resources · The NEED Project

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