Teach About Energy
With help from CFL Charlie™, kids learn to become official “Super Energy Savers!” All of the lessons and activities for the “Super Energy Saver” program are designed to meet national learning standards and are recommended for children grades K-5. The curriculum was developed for schools, but the lessons are easily taught by parents.The Touchstone Energy ® Cooperatives “Super Energy Saver” program teaches children about:
Energy
Electrical Safety
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Energy
In this lesson, the children will learn about energy and how electricity works. Children will learn how energy is created and where we generate electricity.View Lesson: Energy Lesson Plan (pdf, 1.7 MB)
Activities Include: Energy Facts
Electrical Safety
Children earn about the importance of electrical safety in this lesson. CFL Charlie™ offers helpful tips everyone should follow in order to stay safe around electricity.View Lesson: Energy Safety Lesson Plan (pdf, 1.5 MB)
Activities Include: Safety Tips
Energy Efficiency
In this lesson, kids learn how to save energy by making simple changes around the house and in schools. Children learn how lots of little energy choices at home can make a big difference in the world.View Lesson: Energy Efficiency Lesson Plan (pdf, 1.25 MB)
Activities Include: Checklists
Renewable Energy
The renewable energy lesson helps students learn about alternative energy sources. This lesson is designed to inform kids about alternative ways to generate energy, such as solar, hydroelectric, wind, and biomass.View Lesson: Renewable Energy Lesson Plan (pdf, 2,1 MB)
Activities Include: Farm
Disclaimer:
Please note that the materials provided feature registered and non-registered copyrights and trademarks. Touchstone Energy ® Cooperatives, Inc has granted permission to reproduce these materials for use in the classroom. Any other, non-educational or commercial use of the materials, including the CFL Charlie™ image contained in these materials, requires the prior, written permission of Touchstone Energy ® Cooperative, Inc.
Turn off all the lights every time you leave the room.
Shut down the computer when you are done using it.
Unplug electronics like cell phones, video game consoles, and televisions when not in use.
Set your thermostat to 78 in the summer and 68 in the winter.
Don't hold the refrigerator door open for long periods of time.
Check windows and doors for air leaks.
Replace incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient CFL light bulbs.