Be an Energy Star
AK Energy Smart

This resource from AK Energy Smart uses background text, a worksheet, and a classroom activity to teach concepts related to calculating energy usage and cost per appliance by region. This resource supports an understanding of how energy sources effect regional cost, basic mathematical calculations for energy usage, and the impact of behavior on energy cost and usage.
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Consider extending the activity by having students research what affects the cost of energy in their community and compare it to nearby communities. This lesson is well designed, easy to use, and has clear student learning goals. This lesson can be either a group or individual project, and no prerequisite skills are needed. No answer key is available, however a calculation example is available in the presentation resource. This resources includes activities that are likely to engage students with diverse learning