K-12 Energy and Environment Lessons That Work

Abstract

There are many reasons to be interested in sharing energy and en-
vironment lessons with K-12 students. These include the joy of educat-
ing students about basic energy concepts and environmental impacts.
Regardless of one’s motivations, having a solid planning process pro-
vides a much better opportunity for success. This article allows readers
to gain an understanding of why it is important to be knowledgeable
about educational learning standards which relate to energy and envi-
ronmental issues. Several lessons that work for students and examples
of how these lessons have been used in Virginia’s Loudoun County
Public Schools (LCPS) are described. Using pictures, descriptions, and
a touch of imagination, readers will be able to participate in each of the
lessons in a virtual way.