Turn Your Students into Energy Detectives! Looking for a hands-on STEM activity that raises awareness about energy conservation? A “Vampire Power” Hunt lets students explore how devices draw electricity even
04Dec
Renew Our Schools
27Nov
Watt’z Up Wednesday: Lights-Off Campaign 💡
Bright Idea: Lights-Off Campaign to Save Energy! Want to inspire your students with a practical lesson in energy conservation? The Lights-Off Campaign is a hands-on STEM activity that demonstrates the
20Nov
Watt’z Up Wednesday: Energy Conservation Posters
Get Creative with Energy Conservation Posters! Looking for a classroom project that combines STEM concepts with artistic expression? This week’s Energy Conservation Posters activity is a perfect way to teach
12Nov
Resources For Energy Efficiency in the Classroom
Supercharge Your Classroom’s Energy Efficiency: Essential Resources for Educators in the Renew Our Schools Competition We frequently get asked about additional resources for the classroom to introduce concepts of Energy
06Nov
Watt’z Up Wednesday: Create an Energy-Saving Team
In this week’s Watt’z Up Wednesday, empowering students to be energy heroes by creating an energy-saving team! Try forming a classroom “Energy-Saving Team” to teach students about energy conservation, environmental
23Aug
Green Mountain High School’s LED Retrofit Success
Sometimes Resource Central is able to offer mega prizes to competitors due to relationships with local partners. That was the case during the Fall 2022 Renew Our Schools competition when
09Aug
Forest Edge: Leading the Way to Net Zero in WI
Forest Edge Elementary, WI’s first net-zero school, enhanced sustainability and student engagement through the Renew Our Schools competition.
17Jul
From Curiosity to Impact: How one Teacher Sparked District-Wide Change
Jess Forbes’ club saved the district $20,000 by investigating energy peaks in the Renew Our Schools competition, driving energy savings.
15Jul
FA24 SPARK Competition
FA24 SPARK includes 5 weeks of lesson plans, a School Energy Audit, and how to develop a School Energy Policy. No energy monitoring required.
10Apr
Fall 2022 Renew Our Schools Competition: Largest Yet!
Resource Central’s Renew Our Schools Fall 2022 competition wrapped up this past November as the largest competition to date! More schools means more energy actions means more energy savings for
