Smart Energy Living: Hands-on Activities for the Middle Grades

Sponsored by: Xcel Energy Foundation

This curricula is a 5-6 week, inquiry-based program that helps students explore the dynamics of home energy use through investigations that integrate math, science and economics. All activities are correlated to the Colorado Model Content Standards in mathematics, reading, writing and social studies. As students learn about the dynamics of energy in the buildings where they study and live, they see for themselves where energy is wasted and how it could be used more efficiently.  Download the Guides for FREE by clicking on the links: Smart Energy Living Student Guide PDF (1.5 MB) Smart Energy Living Teacher Guide (PDF 1.5 MB)