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Thinking sheet · My world and community
Energy Saver Hunt
Hunt for things that use electricity at home or school, and find a way to save energy with each one.
- Grades
- 1–5
- Time
- about 20 minutes
- Kids practice
- conservation, observation, taking action
What kids do
“Be an energy detective! What uses power, and how can we save it?”
- My energy hunt
- Easy savers:
- A reminder sign for a light switch
- My energy-saving job:
How to run it
- Do the hunt as a walk around the classroom first.
- Plugs count even when things look “off”.
- Make the reminder signs for real.
Talk about it
- Where does electricity come from?
- What would life be like without it for a day?
- What uses the most power at home?
Take it further
Put your reminder sign up at home.
Pairs well with
Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
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