1. The Energy Efficiency Project Due Tuesday, May 26th

2. Purpose Students will apply their knowledge about energy use to make recommendations to their parents about ways to save energy and money in their home.

3. Product Students will create a “Poster” to present… Key information on a household feature Statistics on the feature Recommendations regarding energy efficiency Pictures and diagrams to illustrate the content

4. Work You can work individually or in groups up to 3 students. Design a poster board and present it. Counts as Science, Research and Writing grades.

5. Home Features Insulation & Weatherization Windows Heating Cooling Water Heaters Lighting Appliances Computers Washers/Dryers

6. Poster Content Definition of “energy efficiency” Facts/Information Description of the feature selected Its use at home Importance Cost Amount of energy the feature uses For how long the feature lasts

7. Poster Content (continues…) Statistics on Feature Average amount of energy used in this feature at home monthly and yearly Amount of money spent on the feature monthly and yearly

8. Poster Content (continues…) Recommendations and Impact on Efficiency Changes that can be made when using the feature to save energy and money Amount of savings in energy and money if those changes are made, monthly and yearly

9. Also include… Pictures, drawings and tables – Explanation of them – Use materials to make a point and to show importance References – Include sources of information used – Must have at least 3 references – You could start by using your science book

10. Due Date All projects are due Tuesday, May 26 th No exceptions

11. Energy Efficiency Project: Rubric Aspects About the Topic selectedScore Information: “energy efficiency” definition; description of feature selected; use at home; importance; cost; amount of energy it uses; how long it lasts. 4 Statistics: average amount of energy used in feature at home monthly/yearly; amount of money spent on it monthly and yearly; 4 Recommendations and Impact: at least 3 changes that can be made when using the feature to save energy and money; amount of savings in energy and money if those changes are made, monthly and yearly 4 Creativity: images, pictures, diagrams, 2 tables/graphs, colorful. Looks neat. 4 Grammar, Spelling and References: good grammar and spelling are evident. At least 3 sources listed. 4 Total20