Question of the Week:
April 15th through April 22nd is National Environmental Education Week! National Environmental Education Week is the largest organized environmental education event in U.S. history. It increases the educational impact of Earth Day (April 22nd) by creating a full week of educational preparation, learning, and activities.

Source: National Environmental Education and Training Foundation

Many Earth Day activities focus on how we can
reduce our energy consumption and make energy efficiency part of our everyday lives. Currently, the United States uses a lot of energy- nearly a million dollars worth each minute for 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Source: Energy Kid's Page


Source: Energy Kid's Page

Through energy efficiency, consumers can save money on their energy bills, increase their comfort, and even reduce their impact on the environment. In the box below type one or more energy saving practices that you and/or your family already do. Here are some excellent responses that I received:

"My family uses energy efficient light bulbs and appliances.We also use the air dry function on the dishwasher. In addition, we turn off lights when not in a room. We also hope to participate in the tree planting activity in Norwood." Written by Mark from Delaware county

I use solar powered lights in my garden! Written by Kim from Delaware Country

My family and I, sit outside with candles and play board games or cards in the summer. Written by Dana from Chester County

My family and I turn off appliances when we aren't using them. Some of them are telivisions, computers, and lamps or lights. Written by Raven from Westmoreland county.

Congratulations for Answering this Week's Question Correctly!
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Source: Wilderness Awareness School

Some Helpful Links: What Can You Do? Energy Savers

Source: Federal Energy Management Program

Pennsylvania Environment and Ecology Standard

4.8 Humans and the Environment

 

ACTIVITIES: Energy Hog Game Energy Activities

Source: National Environmental Education and Training Foundation

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