Process
1) Unsure what conservation is? Well lets check out this website where there is a fun crossword for you to complete. Conservation Crossword
Some of these answers maybe hard for you to figure out on your own, so work with a group member. If your still having trouble use this website to look up the meaning of the words. Some Help? =-)
Wordbank- Energy, Conserve, Landfill, Solar Power, Wind Power, Pollution, Recycle, Greenhouse effect, Global Warming.
Write Down these questions on a piece of paper because you will be using them later.
1) List 5 ways you use energy each day?
Make a list of them and place them into what you think are the most used things that use enegy. Make your list from used most to used least. When your done, talk about what is on your list to other group members and see if there are things that are in common. See if you can figure out what your group uses most.
2) What do you use that takes the most energy?
Let's think... will it be the one we use the most, or are there more some things that use more energy ? After you talk about it with your classmates lets check out a website that might have some answers. http://www.howstuffworks.com/question272.htm
Now that you know what uses energy and are a bit more familiar with the terms lets see how you can help conserve energy.
1) List 5 things you and your friends can do to save energy.
There are plenty of some simple ways that you can conserve energy. Like playing outside instead of on your computer of videogame console. Make a list of those things you can do every day without asking for an adult's help. Then post the list on the refrigerator at home as a reminder. If you run out of ideas, go to; Helpful Energy Ideas
2) List 5 things your family can do to save energy.
These are the things that you and your family are willing to do to save energy at home. Talk to your parents about these ideas and decide what everyone is willing to do to save energy. Develop a "to do" list to accomplish these goals. If you run out of ideas, go to;Helpful tips for saving Energy
Now that you know how to save energy, I want you to tell me why its important, what are some of the things you could do to help your school save money. By the way, who do you think pays the energy bill at your school? Discuss with your group members and even your teacher to find out who you think it is.
Why should you care? Maybe with some of the extra money you save on energy it can be put back into programs that we all enjoy.
