From playing their favorite video games to flipping the switch to turn off the lights when leaving a room, kids use energy all the time. SMECO’s Everyday Energy teaches students in fourth and fifth-grade about the benefits of smart energy use, so they can help save energy at home and at school.
The SMECO Everyday Energy lesson plan is now available for enrolled fourth and fifth-grade teachers and their students. Please reach out to schools@SMECO.coop to learn more about the program.
- Download a copy of the SMECO Schools enrollment form
- Download a copy of the SMECO Schools fact sheet
- Review the step-by-step teacher participation guide
Curriculum Features:
- Offers flexibility with 6 customizable lessons that supports existing curriculum
- Applies STEM Standards of Practice and standards from Maryland’s math, science, and English language arts
- Includes an optional Capstone activity in which students act as energy auditors for your school
What’s Included:
- Turn-key lesson plans
- Customizable activities
- Additional online resources
- Student worksheets
- Complimentary energy-efficient items for your school
Bonus Benefits:
When you participate in the SMECO Schools program, teachers receive gift cards for school supplies and students get a $25 coupon plus free shipping to the SMECO Online Store, so their families can update their homes with energy-efficient products like LED bulbs, smart power strips, smart thermostats, and more!
For more information about SMECO’s Everyday Energy program, e-mail schools@SMECO.coop or call 877-818-4094.
- See the SMECO Schools program fact sheet for more details
- To enroll, complete the SMECO Schools enrollment form and e-mail a saved copy to schools@SMECO.coop
Maryland Standards for STEM, Math, Science, and English Language Arts
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EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. Learn more about EmPOWER and how you can participate.