1. Today’s Topic Energy

2. Renewable energy is made from resources that Mother Nature will replace, like wind, water and sunshine. We can't store up wind and sunshine because if the wind doesn't blow or the sun hides behind clouds, there wouldn't be enough power for everyone. It costs more money to make electricity from renewable sources, and most people aren't willing to pay more on their monthly utility bills. Source: Alliant Energy KidsAlliant Energy Kids Renewable Energy © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

3. Energy: The Capacity of a Physical System to Work Refrigerators, TVs, cars, ovens, lights, computers, heating and cooling, and more run on it Creating energy takes time, money and resources People often take energy for granted © Gerry Boughan | Dreamstime.comGerry Boughanm Electrical Power Plant Source: ehowehow © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

4. Fossil Fuels Oil, coal and natural gas are called "fossil fuels" -formed deep under the earth before dinosaur times Typically cheaper than other types of energy but cause pollution. Fossil fuels can't be replaced - once we use them up, they're gone forever. Coal Power Plant © Hou Guima | Dreamstime.comHou Guimae.com Source: ehowehow © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

5. Solar Photovoltaic System Energy From the Sun A roof top is the perfect area for solar panels which can capture the sun ’ s energy and turn it into electricity for lighting, powering cars, and small appliances. © Meryll | Dreamstime.comMerylltime.com Source: Alliant EnergyAlliant Energy © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

6. Evacuated Solar Tubes Energy From the Sun Another type of solar collector - evacuated solar tubes transform the energy from the sun into heat to warm a swimming pool or hot water heater. © Patrick Allen | Dreamstime.comPatrick Allenm Source: Silicon SolarSilicon Solar © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

7. Solar Energy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0elhIcPVtKE © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

8. Wind Energy - Wind Turbines Wind Turbines need the wind to blows at least 14 miles per hour Iowa is home to 2900+ wind turbines, creating enough electricity to power 1 million homes. © Typhoonski | Dreamstime.comTyphoonski.com Source: Alliant Energy KidsAlliant Energy Kids © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

9. Wind Energy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsZITSeQFR0&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL444BC5926D5F6FBA © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

10. Daylighting- Conserving Energy Skylights and Windows can bring “ natural ” light into a home or a building which reduces the amount of artificial light that needs to be added. © Irina88w | Dreamstime.comIrina88wme.com Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

11. Daylighting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7EG4d-W4W8&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL444BC5926D5F6FBA © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

12. Energy Conservation Trees cool homes and buildings. Their leaves cool the building in summer, and fall off in winter allowing the sun to warm the structure Light colored roofs reflect the sun and keep it cooler © Budda | Dreamstime.comBuddastime.com Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Source: Green Home GuideGreen Home Guide © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

13. How We Can Help Turn off the lights when you leave a room (even for one minute) Keep the doors closed to keep hot or cold air in. Turn off your electronics when you ’ re not using them Limit showers to 5 minutes or less. Heating the water takes lots of energy © Sureshcg1979 | Dreamstime.comSureshcg1979om © Dzmitry Halavach | Dreamstime.comDzmitry Halavach © Csvbbass9455 | Dreamstime.comCsvbbass9455om © Csvbbass9455 | Dreamstime.comCsvbbass9455om Replace your old light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lamps © Artem Gorohov | Dreamstime.comArtem Gorohovm Don't leave the refrigerator door open any longer than you need to © Ambro10 | Dreamstime.comAmbro10ime.com Source: Energy QuestEnergy Quest © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

14. Use Energy Star Appliances Energy Star labeled appliances use less energy and save your family lots of money © Brian Chase | Dreamstime.comBrian Chasecom Source: Energy StarEnergy Star © 2012 ECOS Education LLC

15. Educate & Act™ Environmental Education Program Brought to you by ECOS Education LLC Educating Children On Sustainability For Classroom Use Only Version 1.0 © 2012 ECOS Education LLC