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Energy Conservation

12Mar

Female student looking up at "Sedalia Can Save Energy" sign

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Light Bulb Investigation

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Did you know that switching just one classroom’s light bulbs to LEDs could save hundreds of dollars in energy costs over time? LEDs use up to 75% less energy than

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05Mar

Eagleville elementary students

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Game On!

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Game on! Who doesn’t love a little friendly competition? This week, turn energy conservation into an exciting learning experience with a trivia game! The Energy Trivia Challenge is a fun,

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25Feb

Renew Our Schools Giveaway Poster

WIN Infrared Thermometers for Your School!

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Entered into a giveaway for infrared thermometers to help students explore real-time energy efficiency in their school!

19Feb

delta students as teachers

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Natural Daylight

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Did you know that something as simple as rearranging your classroom can help save energy? By making better use of natural daylight, you can reduce the need for artificial lighting

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05Feb

Maplewood Kids standing outside with trees

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Planting for Energy

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Energy conservation doesn’t have to stay inside the classroom—it can take root outdoors too! Planting trees or bushes around the school reduces energy consumption, improves the environment, and creates a

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28Jan

List of this years partner districts.

Partnering for Energy Education

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Renew Our Schools is proud to be partnering for energy education with forward-thinking school districts. Together with our partner districts, we empower schools to engage in sustainability through hands-on activities

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22Jan

Group of kids building a solar-powered car.

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Solar-Powered STEM

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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What better way to teach students about renewable energy than by building something powered by sunlight? Solar-powered STEM projects, like creating solar cars or devices, bring STEM concepts to life

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15Jan

Heritage students learning about energy savings

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Energy-Smart Mornings

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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What we do first thing in the morning sets the tone for the entire day—including how we use energy. By adopting energy-smart mornings, students can practice mindfulness and sustainability from

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08Jan

SAGES students getting ready to power down.

Watt’z Up Wednesday: No Power Hour

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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How often do we stop to think about how much we rely on electricity in our daily routines? A “No Power Hour” is a simple yet impactful activity that helps

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23Dec

Rock Canyon Competitors from Fall 2024

Fall 2024 Competition Recap!

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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The Fall 2024 Renew Our Schools competition has come to a close, and it sure was fun! Teachers, students, and schools across the country came together to spark meaningful change,

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