Asks students to project how much they could save if they turn off lights and how much energy is wasted by leaving lights on unnecessarily. Students make a draft meter, use data sheets to record the condition of building interior and exterior, develop recommendations for improving energy conservation in the building, and compare observations with other students. Includes a home audit checklist. Fossil Fuels in Your Life GS Notebook, Red Section, page 195 Students survey the energy systems in their homes and complete a home energy conservation survey. Students track their energy use for one day, share information with the class, and compile class percentages of energy use.
Students write a summary report of class results.
They look for patterns and the effect of weather on those patterns. With parents' permission, students may implement a home energy conservation plan. Complete set of worksheets. The Green Schools Project is unique in combining energy efficiency management and retrofit intervention with student involvement in planning and implementing behavior changes to support the retrofit. A portion of the money saved by energy efficiency is returned to the school in recognition of their work and as motivation to continue.