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BUILD YOUR ENERGY AWARENESS!
Discover easy ways to save energy in your home.
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• Unplug your electronics after you are
finished playing to save more energy.
• Use CFL bulbs instead of incandescent
bulbs.
• Plant a tree to help shade your home
in the summer.
• Help your parents weatherize your
home.
• Use power strips to plug in your
electronics.
• Turn off all lights when leaving a room.
• Encourage your parents to upgrade to
ENERGY STAR® appliances.
• Talk to your parents about getting a
thermostat that is programmable.
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Efficiency Saves!
Off-Peak, c
Weatherize, f
5.
Renewable, g
4.
Energy, b
3.
Fossil Fuels, d
2.
Efficiency, e
1.
c. A time of lower energy demand
Incandescent, a
Energy
b. Ability to do work or move an object
6.
Fossil Fuels
a. Light bulbs that use more energy than a CFL
7.
Efficiency
MAKE THE CONNECTION
Renewable
d. Resources such as coal, oil, natural gas, etc.
Weatherize
e. Activities aimed at reducing the use of energy
g. Solar, wind and hydroelectric energy
ANSWERS
Incandescent
f. Insulate and prevent air leaks
BUILD YOUR ENERGY AWARENESS
Off-Peak
PLAY IT SAFE AROUND ELECTRICITY!
Louie the Lightning Bug has a few tips to help keep you safe around electricity.
• Keep fingers and other objects away from
electrical outlets.
• Never go near downed power lines or electric
substations.
• Never fly kites or climb trees near power lines.
• Never pull a plug out by the cord.
A MESSAGE FROM LOUIE THE LIGHTNING BUG:
You may have noticed my change in outfits. Instead of an
incandescent bulb, I’m sporting a brand new Compact
Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulb! That’s because CFL bulbs use about
one-fourth the energy and can last 10 times longer than
incandescent bulbs.
Do you have CFL bulbs in your home? Try this fun activity to see
how you can make light using just the electricity from your body.
All you need is a dark room, a balloon and a compact fluorescent
bulb.
First, blow up your balloon. Then, have an adult hold the CFL for
you and turn out the lights.
• Always beware of appliance cords that might
have frayed or damaged insulation.
• Never overload outlets with too many plugs.
• Always make sure your hands are completely
dry before handling an electrical appliance.
• Never use radios or hair dryers around sinks,
baths or showers.
Now, rub the balloon on your hair. (Your hair should stand on end
with static electricity.)
Next, touch the balloon to the CFL. Did you see a spark of light
in the bulb? When you move the balloon over the bulb, the light
should follow the balloon. Don’t worry. It’s safe!
How does that happen? When you rub the balloon on your hair,
the electrons (tiny particles that orbit atoms) jump from your hair
to the balloon. Then when you hold the balloon close to the bulb,
the electrons jump to the bulb causing the gas inside the bulb to
emit ultraviolet rays. The rays make the phosphor coating inside
the bulb glow. So, congrats! Your hair just powered a little spark
of electricity!