Grades K-2

What You'll Learn in E3 (Grade 1)

Students will:

• Understand that the sun is the main source
  of energy.
• Realize that the sun causes weather.
• Understand that weather, shade, and color of
  material can affect the amount of sunlight reaching
  us and can affect the temperature.
• Realize that they can have a positive impact on the
  planet by making changes in their energy use.

Energy Facts and Things You Can Do Now

• The United States has five percent of the world's
  population and uses 23 percent of the world's energy.
• A compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) uses 75
  percent less energy than a regular light bulb.
• If every household in the United States replaced one light
  bulb with a qualified compact fluorescent light, it would prevent the pollution equal to removing one million cars from the road.
• Several new refrigerators are so energy efficient they use less electricity than a light bulb!
• A dishwasher uses less hot water than doing dishes by hand.
• One full grown tree on the south side of your house provides as much summer cooling as five midsized airconditioners.
• Even when a television, computer, or Xbox® is not in use they are still using energy.

Cool Links

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Alliance to Save Energy - Energy Hog: Site incorporates interactive games to teach kids about energy and the actions they can take to conserve energy. www.energyhog.com

California Energy Commission - Energy Quest: Provides students with a wide range of energy facts. The site includes games and activities that make learning about energy fun. www.energyquest.ca.gov

Alliant Energy Kids Site: Educating children about energy, the environment, and electrical safety. www.powerhousekids.com

Energy Information Administration: Energy facts, history, fun and games used to educate students about energy. www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy_fungames/index.html