1. HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SAVING ENERGY POSTER PARENTS – FAMILIES – TEACHERS CREATE A POSTER THAT DESCRIBES MULTIPLE WAYS IN HOW WE CAN SAVE ENERGY – TOP TEN POSTERS WILL GET A PRIZE AND CERTIFICATE DUE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014

2. RECYCLING RUBRIC CATEGORY4321 Graphics - Originality Several of the graphics used on the poster reflect a exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display. One or two of the graphics used on the poster reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display. The graphics are made by the student, but are based on the designs or ideas of others. No graphics made by the student are included. Required Elements The poster should demonstrate at least 20 ideas for saving energy. There are between at least 16 elements that demonstrate ideas for saving energy. There are between 11 - 15 elements that demonstrate ideas for saving energy. There are between 6- 10 elements that demonstrate ideas for saving energy. There are less than 5 elements that demonstrate ideas for saving energy. Attractiveness The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. Content - Accuracy At least 7 accurate facts are displayed on the poster. 5-6 accurate facts are displayed on the poster. 3-4 accurate facts are displayed on the poster. Less than 3 accurate facts are displayed on the poster. Mechanics and Grammar Capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are correct throughout the poster. There are 2-5 errors in capitalization, punctuation, and grammar throughout the poster. There are 6-10 errors in capitalization, punctuation, and grammar throughout the poster. There are >11 errors in capitalization, punctuation, and grammar throughout the poster.

3. SAVING ENERGY HOW CAN WE SAVE ENERGY

4. ENERGY CONSERVATION O TURN LIGHTS OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE ROOM O TURN COMPUTERS OFF AT THE END OF THE DAY O SHUT THE DOORS TO THE OUTSIDE WHEN THE AC/HEAT IS TURNED ON O RAISE OR LOWER THERMOSTAT SETTING O PUT REFRIGERATOR ON A TIMER OR LOWER THE TEMPERATURE

5. WATER CONSERVATION O REPORT LEAKS AND RUNNING WATER O TURN THE WATER SOURCE OFF AS YOU ARE WASHING YOUR HANDS O IF YOU SEE RUNNING WATER - TURN THE RUNNING WATER OFF O IF YOU SEE UNEXPLAINED WATER SPOTS/PUDDLES AROUND SCHOOL, LET A TEACHER KNOW

6. RECYCLE O HAVE A RECYCLE BIN IN EACH CLASSROOM O PLEASE POUR YOUR MILK INTO THE CORRECT CONTAINER SO THAT THE CARTON CAN BE RECYCLED O BREAKDOWN AND FLATTEN CARTONS OR BOXES O PLEASE STACK YOUR RECYCLABLE PLATES AT BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TIME, IT HELPS TAKE UP LESS SPACE

7. RECYCLE O THE BLUE BIN CAN CONTAIN PAPER, PLASTIC, CARDBOARD, METAL, AND GLASS. O REUSE CONTAINERS O LOOK AT PINTEREST.COM FOR RECYCLE IDEAS – IT IS AMAZING O USE CLOTH BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC BAGS

8. SOURCES OF ENERGY O Hydroelectric O Fossil Fuels O Wind Solar O Nuclear Power O Nuclear fusion O Geothermal O Biomass