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AK EnergySmart. Alaska’s K-12 Energy Efficiency Curriculum. www.akenergysmart.org. Courtney Munson Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP). Amy Rath Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) at UAF. Webinar Agenda. Introduction to the AK EnergySmart curriculum and team

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  1. AK EnergySmart Alaska’s K-12 Energy Efficiency Curriculum www.akenergysmart.org Courtney Munson Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) Amy Rath Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) at UAF

  2. Webinar Agenda • Introduction to the AK EnergySmart curriculum and team • Overview of www.akenergysmart.org • Review three AK EnergySmart lessons from the K-2 and 3-5 grade groups • Wrap up and questions

  3. AK EnergySmart Team • Funded by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) • Developed by Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) and Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) • Content reviewers: • Cold Climate Housing Research Center • Alaska Native Knowledge Network • Juneau Economic Development Council’s STEM Program • Pilot teachers from around the state

  4. What is AK EnergySmart? • Alaska-specific; designed with Alaska’s unique cultures, environments, and energy challenges in mind • Purpose: give Alaskan youth a better awareness of how they use energy and the importance of taking measures to use energy wisely both at home and school • 23 lessons from Kindergarten to Grade 12 • Aligned to Alaska’s Grade Level Expectations (GLEs); covers subjects from science and math to reading and social studies

  5. What are various forms and sources of energy? • How do we use energy? What various energy efficiency options are available? • Why do we care about energy efficiency? How can demand side energy efficiency and conservation and generation side energy efficiency reduce overall energy consumption and why is that important? • What direct steps can I take in my school and home to lower consumption?

  6. www.akenergysmart.org

  7. Let’s Look At AK EnergySmart! • Energy Collage (Grades K-2) • Energy From The Sun (Grades 3-5) • Modern Technology in our Daily Lives (Grades 3-5)

  8. Questions? Thank you for coming! For more info, go to www.akenergysmart.org, or contact us: Courtney Munson, REAP c.munson@realaska.org 907-929-7770 Amy Rath, ACEP alrath@alaska.edu

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