FOR FAMILIES
Explore the unexpected connections at the heart of the energy-water nexus and discover how you and your family can conserve water and energy at school and at home.
Decreasing Carbon Footprint
Grades 6 – 9
45-60 minutes
Families will learn the impact that commuting to work has on our environment, and how teleworking one day a week or even a month can make a difference in the amount of water and energy we use.
Marketing Your Smart Device
Grades 6 – 9
45-60 minutes
Families will learn how the Internet of Things can be used to track our consumption of water and energy use, identify and solve problems in real time and improve the safety of our homes. This activity is designed to encourage conservation and inspire the next generation to create a more resourceful world.
Creating a Water Conscious Meal
Grades 6 – 9
45-60 minutes
Families will learn how the Internet of Things can be used to track our consumption of water and energy use, identify and solve problems in real time and improve the safety of our homes. This activity is designed to encourage conservation and inspire the next generation to create a more resourceful world.
Energy Audit
Grades 6 – 9
45-60 minutes
Families will identify the top 3 devices that consume the most electrical energy and develop a plan to reduce the amount of energy used in the house.
“Smarter” Home Blueprints
Grades 6 – 9
45-60 minutes
Family members will work together to create a blueprint of their living space that highlights ways that they can save energy and water.