In today’s world, with environmental concerns growing more urgent, teaching energy efficiency has become more important than ever. By introducing young students to energy-saving concepts, you’re shaping their behaviors, building responsible decision-making skills, and laying the foundation for a sustainable future! 

Teachers like you play a pivotal role in this process. By using Generation E’s engaging lessons and interactive activities, you can cultivate a strong sense of social and environmental responsibility that students will carry with them into adulthood. 

HOW TO ENGAGE YOUR STUDENTS THROUGH INTERACTIVE LEARNING

One of the best ways to build interest in energy efficiency is through interactive learning. Many students learn best when they can relate complex concepts to their everyday lives. By incorporating hands-on activities, you can inspire your students to think critically about how energy is used, and often wasted, both in the classroom and at home.  

Here are two free ready-to-go activities you can use in your classroom to make learning about energy more fun and give your students a sense of control and empowerment: 

• Energy Ed and Jenny Jay’s Manitoba Adventure: In this activity book, students will meet two fun characters — Energy Ed and Jenny Jay — as they go on adventures with various activities to help them learn about energy efficiency. It includes fill-in-the-blanks, crosswords, coloring pages, word scrambles, and more to help translate classroom lessons into real-world understanding. 

• Classroom Checklist: Help your students learn to be mindful about their energy use by using our simple classroom checklist (also available in a larger size to print out!) with energy-saving actions to complete every day. You can also use ours as inspiration to create one that’s specific to your classroom.  

WHY TEACHING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IS IMPORTANT

Today’s students are the energy efficiency advocates of tomorrow. By engaging them early in discussions about how energy is used and how it can be saved, you’re shaping a generation that will be equipped to make sustainable decisions for their homes, schools, and communities. 

Plus, when students take these lessons home, they often influence family behaviors. It’s amazing how much impact young people can have when they bring energy-saving tips to the dinner table. They might remind their parents to turn off unneeded lights, suggest adjusting the thermostat to save energy, or even tout the benefits of energy-efficient appliances. 

The best part? This ripple effect extends beyond the family, contributing to a culture of sustainability within their communities. 

HELP SHAPE AN EFFICIENT FUTURE WITH GENERATION E

Integrating energy efficiency into your curriculum is simple with Generation E’s resources! Whether you’re teaching kindergarteners about where energy comes from or engaging Grade 9 students in more complex discussions about the future of renewable energy, we have interactive activities and practical tools to help.  

Ready to bring easy-to-implement lesson plans and activities to your classroom? Check out our free resources today!