2016-2017 Educational Resource Guide FREE Classroom Presentations • Electrical Safety • Energy Efficiency • Environmental Stewardship • And More! See page 4 for a list of presentations. Our Objective Idaho Power’s objective is to help educate our customers on issues related to the energy industry, as well as design, develop, implement and evaluate a number of community programs. We believe in outstanding corporate citizenship, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Pocatello, Inkom, Blackfoot, Snake River, Aberdeen, American Falls, Leadore, Salmon: Patricia Boyd office: 208-236-7733 cell: 208-220-4150 [email protected] Twin Falls, Magic Valley, Wood River Valley: Liz Haugee office: 208-736-3466 cell: 208-308-5411 [email protected] McCall, Marsing, Western Treasure Valley, Eastern Oregon: Danielle Ready office: 208-642-6291 cell: 208-999-1449 [email protected] Nampa, Caldwell, Kuna, Middleton, Melba, Greenleaf: Andie Root office: 208-465-8619 cell: 208-961-0316 [email protected] Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Star, Idaho City, Mountain Home, Bruneau, Grand View, Glenns Ferry: Russ Weedon office: 208-388-5087 cell: 208-409-6087 [email protected] Welcome to a world of educational resources available to you from Idaho Power! We are pleased to offer this comprehensive guide to FREE classroom presentations and resources for students of all ages. These valuable tools will help you enhance your students’ educational experience, and the convenient 2016/2017 school-year calendar will keep you on track throughout the year. It is important we continue providing educational resources for teachers. We have enjoyed working with you in the past and look forward to continued future involvement. If you have any questions about our presentations or the resources available through Idaho Power, please contact us. Sincerely, Patricia Boyd, Liz Haugee, Danielle Ready, Andie Root and Russ Weedon Your Community Education Representatives Our Story At Idaho Power, we work hard every day to bring energy to your door. We do it safely and proudly. You can rest easier knowing we are always there. We plan for the future, care for the environment and partner with you so future generations will enjoy the same lifestyles we do today. We are your neighbors, your friends and your family, and you can always count on us for reliable, responsible, fair-priced service. Our story began 100 years ago when a number of small electric utilities serving southwest Idaho consolidated to serve 17,789 customers, operating nine generating plants with a total generating capacity of 20,340 kilowatts. Today, Idaho Power’s 2,000 employees serve more than 525,000 residential, business and agricultural customers in a 24,000 square-mile service area in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. The core of our generation is 17 low-cost hydroelectric power plants. On the cover: We are proud to feature the 2015 Energy Awareness Month art contest “Overall Winner” in the “100 Years” category, created by Anne Nygard, North Junior High student, Boise, Idaho. Commitment to Education Idaho Power is committed to supporting our communities and schools. We work with our educators to help teach students about electrical safety, energy generation, energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Community Partner We have a rich history of involvement in the communities we serve. Our employees volunteer many hours of their personal time to community programs and projects. Also, community organizations and service providers can request financial support through Idaho Power and employee contribution programs. For more information, please visit idahopower.com/community. Scholarship Program Idaho Power recognizes the value of higher education in the preparation of future leaders. Our commitment to education led the company to establish a scholarship program for high school students in the communities we serve in Idaho and Oregon. Each year the company awards college scholarships (see scholarship program information on this page). Graduating high school seniors compete for ten $2,000 scholarship grants. Students are judged on academic achievement, leadership potential and school/community involvement. The recipients must be enrolled at an accredited college, university or vocational-technical school in Idaho or Oregon. The Solar 4R Schools program installs Educational Program Overview solar-electric systems at schools to support solar education (see page 7). Other educational activities the company and its employees support: • Partners in Education Participation • Chambers of Commerce Education Committees Educating today’s students is a long-term commitment. Since 1939, Idaho Power has provided FREE educational programs to schools within its service area. The program topics are continually upgraded to more closely align with academic curriculum guidelines. Presentations • Business Consultants We are excited to bring you these FREE presentations focusing on electrical safety, energy generation, energy efficiency and environmental stewardship targeted to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Contact your closest representative (listed on the back cover) to schedule a presentation. • Business Professionals of America Tours • Junior Achievement We offer free guided tours of some of our facilities for 4th grade students and above. All groups must call for an appointment at least two weeks in advance. See pages 5–6 for more information. Energy Awareness Month Art Contest Each October, we celebrate Energy Awareness Month. You can get in on the fun by participating in the annual art contest. Each year, there are three, energyrelated categories. Bring energy education into your classroom and inspire students and families to think more about energy. Over 30 students and their teachers will be recognized in our service area. More information and order forms for art supplies are available on our website: idahopower.com/artcontest. 2015 Energy Awareness Month art contest “Overall Winner” in the “Ways to Save” category, by Sofia Fregoso from North Junior High in Boise, ID. Welcome Entries are due by Oct. 28, 2016. 2 NOW & THEN: Community Ed Rep Russ Weedon at a cookbook signing with Sally Robbins, Idaho Power Home Service Advisor during the 1950s. Sally, who was chosen for the cover of Idaho Power’s centennial cookbook, taught homemakers and home economics students how to safely use electricity in the home. (See her below, right, on a local television cooking show.) Documentary Series Tells Idaho Power’s Story Idaho Power’s century of service is being documented in a video series. New episodes are released throughout the company’s year-long centennial celebration. Each episode covers about a decade of Idaho Power’s history and highlights unique stories and challenges from that time. For 100 years, Idaho Power has built a strong connection to the communities we serve with a proud history of community education. In those early years, when families got their first electric range or refrigerator, their way of living changed ... with a little help from our “Home Service Advisors.” Traveling throughout the territory, they taught homemakers about electricity and how to safely use electrical appliances. At community centers and in home economics classes, they conducted cooking demonstrations and handed out Idaho Power’s “Know Your Electric Range” booklets. Today, our community education representatives carry on the tradition started a century ago. Building the Future To reliably meet today’s energy needs, Idaho Power’s generation resource mix comes from 17 hydroelectric power plants, three natural gas-fired plants and three jointly-owned coal-fired plants. We also purchase renewable energy such as wind, solar and geothermal from independent power producers. When needed, the company purchases energy from the wholesale electric market. Our success is built on a strong workforce. Together, we proudly and safely serve our communities – in our work and as volunteers – delivering on our commitment to be good corporate citizens and good neighbors. Our commitment also extends to our environmental efforts to protect the land and rivers in our service area. Learn about our history of excellence and plans for the future at idahopower.com/100years. View the video series at idahopower.com/100years. Or, invite your Community Education Representative to share a historical presentation at your school. 1916–1929 1930–1939 6 191 1940–1949 g the F in Y E A R S re utu Build During our 100-year history, events like The Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the energy crisis and drought, challenged the company’s efforts to balance reliable energy, fair rates and environmental concerns. Despite these challenges, rural electrification and low electricity rates paved the way for growth of agriculture, mining and manufacturing. The sale of electrical appliances to homemakers and families on farms and ranches transformed their quality of life. And the community partnerships we forged throughout our 100-year history, paved the way for a bright future. Powering Generations for 100 Years Powering Generations 1950–1959 201 6 Suggested Grade Levels Most presentations can be adapted to various grade levels to accommodate curriculum guidelines — consult your representative. To schedule a free presentation, send an email to [email protected] or contact your nearest representative — listed on the back cover. Kindergarten & 1st Grade 4th Grade through Adult Ouch the Outlet At the Speed of Light: Electricity’s Journey from Generator To Meter A two-and-a-half-foot-tall puppet shaped like an electrical outlet introduces children to basic concepts of electricity and its safe use in the home. Topics include the proper use of outlets and electrical plugs, dangers of combining electricity and water, using worn or frayed cords and overloading electrical outlets. 30 minutes 2nd Grade Louie the Lightning Bug Describes how electricity is produced and used and identifies power lines, electrical transformers and substations. Outlines electrical safety rules. 45–60 minutes 3rd Grade Saving a World Full of Energy Describes the nature and role of many types of energy; explains where energy comes from and how it is used; emphasizes certain types of energy are not renewable and warns about the dangers of wasting energy. 45–60 minutes 3rd and 4th Grade Project Wings: Idaho Power’s Commitment to Birds After years of being on the Endangered Species List, many of North America’s birds of prey are making a comeback. Project Wings details the characteristics, life spans and habitats of these majestic birds and Idaho Power’s dedication to the protection and preservation of these winged treasures. (Live birds not included.) 45–60 minutes 4th Grade Project Fins: Idaho Power’s Commitment To Fish Overview of the history, life cycle and journey of salmon and steelhead. Wildlife conservation practices, including Idaho Power fish hatcheries, as well as Lewis and Clark, are also discussed. 45–60 minutes Presentations Describes the process of how electricity is generated, transmitted, distributed and measured for our customers’ electrical needs. Also includes a brief discussion on simple circuits. 45–60 minutes 4th Grade through Adult High-voltage Demonstration Board Illustrates the properties of electricity, proving the theory that electricity seeks all paths to ground. Includes how to avoid an electrical accident and the hazards of electrical contact. 30–60 minutes 4th Grade through Adult The Power to Make a Difference We can make a difference when we use energy wisely. This interactive presentation introduces ways to save electricity at home by using less and being more efficient. Includes energy saving tips, a family home energy assessment and classroom materials for related supplemental math and science activities. 45–60 minutes 5th Grade The Shocking Truth about Electricity Electrical safety awareness focusing on safe behavior around outdoor electrical equipment and behaviors necessary to avoid an electrical accident. 45–60 minutes 6th Grade through Adult Our Energy Future It is a pivotal time both globally and nationally for the energy industry. Nationally, demand increases while levels of some natural resources are in decline. Our energy future includes significant utility investment in infrastructure and generation resources. This presentation details Idaho Power’s efforts to meet these challenges to continue providing fair-priced electricity, both reliably and safely. 45–60 minutes 4 Idaho Power offers tours at eight of its power plants identified on the map below, as well as at its Long Valley Operations Center near McCall, Idaho. Student field trips are recommended for 4th grade and above. At all power plants, the student/adult ratio should be five-to-one. All groups must call the contact number a minimum of two weeks in advance to arrange a tour. A list of adult participants also may be required in advance of the tour, and photo ID is needed at the start of the tour. Tour availability at each plant is dependent on current security requirements and is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify availability. Twin Falls Hells Canyon Hells Canyon Three power plants, providing the bulk of Idaho Power’s hydro generation, are located in the Hells Canyon Gorge — the deepest river gorge in North America. They are located on the Idaho–Oregon border near the town of Cambridge, Idaho, off Highway 71. 541-785-7230 American Falls American Falls A half-mile wide and 9 stories tall, the dam can hold back 25 miles of the Snake River. Located in eastern Idaho near the town of American Falls just off Interstate 84. 208-736-3458 Swan Falls This facility is located off Interstate 84 south of Kuna, Idaho, in the world-renowned Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. View a historical display and the decommissioned Swan Falls Powerhouse. The old powerhouse is open to the public by appointment Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 208-736-3458 Swan Falls Lower Salmon The Lower Salmon Power Plant is located in the heart of the great Hagerman Valley, off scenic Highway 30, on Justice Grade. 208-736-3458 Long Valley Operations Center Twin Falls The Twin Falls Power Plant is located off Interstate 84 on the south side of the spectacular Snake River Canyon just east of the Perrine Bridge. 208-736-3458 Long Valley Operations Center Located outside McCall, Idaho, this facility is Idaho Power’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) building, using the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Green Building Rating SystemTM for new construction. To arrange a tour, contact Community Education Representative Danielle Ready at 208-642-6291. Langley Gulch Langley Gulch The Langley Gulch Power Plant is located along Interstate 84 near the Idaho–Oregon border. It’s a clean, quiet, highly efficient, combinedcycle combustion turbine (CCCT). It uses two turbines to generate electricity — one with natural gas, the other steam. 208-388-5570 Danskin Housed within the Evander Andrews Complex near Mountain Home, the 261-megawatt (MW) Danskin Power Plant consists of three natural gas-fired simplecycle combustion turbines (SCCT) — one 171-MW unit and two 45-MW units. 208-388-5570 Bennett Mountain Hells Canyon Long Valley Bennett Mountain The 164-MW Bennett Mountain Power Plant located in Mountain Home, about five miles east of the Evander Andrews Complex, is a SCCT power plant. 208-388-5570 For more information on Idaho Power’s energy resources and facilities, visit our website: idahopower.com/ energysources Langley Gulch Swan Falls Danskin Danskin/ Bennett Mtn. Twin Falls Lower Salmon Tours American Falls Idaho Power Service Area (Map does not show service area in Oregon) 6 Anyone can be a solar student! You don’t need to have your own solar panels on your school to benefit from Solar 4R Schools. Download data from over 200 schools nationwide at solar4rschools.org. Track generation and weather from a school near you; compare schools from different states; look at historical trends; and study how weather, seasons and geography can affect solar output. Go online today and learn how you can teach your students about this energy resource. “We are excited about the arrival of the Solar 4R Schools program at our school! Next year’s classes have no idea how much fun they will have and how much they will learn about solar energy.” ~ Arlene Wolf, Science Teacher Salmon Jr./Sr. High School Solar 4R Schools Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic and Renewable Energy! Idaho Power is proud to partner with its Green Power Program participants and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation to bring Solar 4R Schools to local schools. Idaho Power’s Solar 4R Schools program is designed to educate students about renewable energy by placing solar installations on school property. Energy generated by these small-scale, solar-electric systems helps the participating schools offset a portion of their electricity bills. Each installation also includes a data monitoring system and curriculum package designed to educate students about solar energy. Seventeen schools in Idaho Power’s service area are now benefiting from the Solar 4R Schools program. These include: • Capital High School, Boise • Payette High School, Payette • Castleford School, Castleford • Eagle Middle School, Eagle • Pocatello Community Charter School, Pocatello • Grace Lutheran School, Pocatello • Riverstone International School, Boise • Idaho Arts Charter School, Nampa • Salmon Jr./Sr. High School, Salmon • Leadore School, Leadore • Sun Valley Community School, Sun Valley • Meadows Valley Schools, New Meadows • William Thomas Middle School, American Falls • Notus Jr./Sr. High School, Notus • Wood River High School, Hailey • Ola Elementary–Jr. High School, Ola • Vera C. O’Leary Middle School, Twin Falls Sun Valley Community School Salmon High School Schools in Idaho Power’s service area may apply online for a solar-electric system to be installed at no cost. To participate in Solar 4R Schools, schools must submit an application outlining their interest in renewable energy and describing how they will use the installation. Applications are accepted year-round, and grants are awarded each fall and spring as funding allows. To learn more about Solar 4R Schools, call 208-388-5948 or visit idahopower.com/ solar4rschools National Water Quality Month – School Begins! S U N D AY 31 (JULY) M O N D AY T U E S D AY 1 W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY F R I D AY S AT U R D AY 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 Contact your Community Ed Rep today to schedule a presentation! See page 4 for details. 7 National Kids’ Day 14 Aviation Day 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 3 BE KI N D TO HUMANKI N D WEEK 28 29 30 31 1 (SEPT) Don’t Forget! Idaho Power’s Art Contest Deadline is Oct. 28th! See page 2 for more information. AUGUST 2016 8 SEPTEMBER S U N D AY 28 (Aug) M O N D AY 29 T U E S D AY 30 Childrens’ Good Manners Month W E D N E S D AY 31 T H U R S D AY F R I D AY S AT U R D AY 1 2 3 8 9 10 Don’t Forget! Idaho Power’s Art Contest Deadline is Oct. 28th! See page 2 for more information. 4 5 6 7 Labor Day 11 Banana Day 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 Patriot Day 18 OCTOBER IS ENERGY AWARENESS MONTH First Day of Autumn Schedule an energy-related presentation today! 25 N AT I O N A L FARM & R A N CH SA FE T Y & HE A LT H W EEK 26 27 28 29 30 1 (Oct) Don’t Forget! OCTOBER IS ENERGY AWARENESS MONTH S U N D AY 25 (Sept.) M O N D AY 26 T U E S D AY 27 W E D N E S D AY 29 T H U R S D AY 29 F R I D AY 30 S AT U R D AY 1 Don’t Forget! Schedule an energyrelated presentation today! Idaho Power’s Art Contest Deadline is Oct. 28th! See page 2 for more information. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G R E AT B O O K S W E E K 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 Columbus Day 16 17 National Chocolate Cupcake Day ART CONTEST DEADLINE 23 24 25 ART CONTEST ENTRIES ARE DUE! 30 31 Halloween OCTOBER 2016 10 NOVEMBER S U N D AY 30 (Oct) M O N D AY 31 T U E S D AY 1 Family Stories Month W E D N E S D AY 2 T H U R S D AY 3 F R I D AY 4 S AT U R D AY 5 Pumpkin Destruction Day 6 7 8 9 10 Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back) 13 11 12 Veterans Day 14 15 16 17 18 19 24 25 26 2 3 Contact your Community Ed Rep today to schedule a presentation! See page 4 for details. 20 21 22 23 Thanksgiving Day N AT I O N A L FA M I LY W EEK 27 28 29 30 1 (Dec.) Universal Human Rights Month S U N D AY 27 (Nov.) M O N D AY 28 T U E S D AY 29 W E D N E S D AY 30 T H U R S D AY 1 F R I D AY 2 S AT U R D AY 3 National Mutt Day Looking for a learning topic to keep your students engaged? See page 4 for more details. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 16 17 23 24 CO O K I E E X CH A N G E W E E K 11 12 13 14 15 Contact your Community Ed Rep today to schedule a presentation! 18 19 Bill of Rights Day 20 21 22 First Day of Winter 25 26 Christmas Day Boxing Day 27 Hanukkah Begins 28 29 30 31 Kwanzaa Begins DECEMBER 2016 12 JANUARY S U N D AY 1 M O N D AY 2 Be Kind to Food Servers Month – Hug Your Lunch Lady T U E S D AY 3 New Years Day W E D N E S D AY 4 Celebrate Bald Eagle Appreciation Week! Contact your Community Ed Rep to schedule a Project Wings presentation today! T H U R S D AY F R I D AY S AT U R D AY 5 6 7 See page 4 for details. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 3 4 Show & Tell Day 15 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 22 23 BA L D E AGLE A PPRECI AT I O N W EEK 29 30 31 1 (Feb.) 2 Don’t forget ... we have presentations on salmon and steelhead, birds of prey, electrical safety, energy efficiency and more! See page 4 for more details. American Heart Month S U N D AY 29 (Jan.) M O N D AY 30 T U E S D AY 31 W E D N E S D AY 1 T H U R S D AY F R I D AY S AT U R D AY 2 3 4 9 10 11 Change Your Password Day 5 6 7 8 Contact your Community Ed Rep today to schedule a presentation! See page 4 for details. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 3 4 Valentine’s Day 19 20 21 Presidents’ Day N AT I O N A L PA N C A K E W E E K 26 27 28 1 (March) FEBRUARY 2017 2 14 MARCH S U N D AY 26 (Feb.) M O N D AY 27 National Athletic Training Month T U E S D AY 28 W E D N E S D AY 1 T H U R S D AY 2 F R I D AY S AT U R D AY 3 4 10 11 Dr. Seuss Day 5 6 7 8 9 DON’T PROCRASTINATE! Contact your Community Ed Rep todayto schedule a presentation! N AT I O N A L P R O CR A S T I N AT I O N W E E K See page 4 for details. 12 13 14 15 16 Daylight Savings Time Begins (Spring Forward) 19 17 18 St. Patricks Day 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 1 (April) First Day of Spring 26 Spinach Day 27 Keep America Beautiful Month S U N D AY 26 (March) M O N D AY 27 T U E S D AY 28 W E D N E S D AY 29 T H U R S D AY 30 F R I D AY 31 S AT U R D AY 1 April Fools’ Day Spring fever is kicking in. Are you looking for a fun learning topic to keep your students engaged? See page 4 for more details. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 GOLDEN RULE WEEK 9 10 11 12 13 National Pet Day 16 17 Easter Easter Monday 18 Good Friday 19 20 21 22 28 29 Contact your Community Ed Rep today to schedule a presentation! See page 4 for details. 23 24 25 26 27 Eeyore’s Birthday 30 APRIL 2017 16 MAY S U N D AY 30 (April) National Family Month M O N D AY 1 T U E S D AY 2 W E D N E S D AY 3 T H U R S D AY 4 F R I D AY S AT U R D AY 5 6 12 13 BE KI N D TO AN IMAL S WEEK 7 8 9 10 IT’S NOT TOO LATE! 11 Eat What You Want Day Contact your Community Ed Rep today to schedule a presentation! See page 4 for details. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 31 1 (June) 2 3 Mother’s Day 21 Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day 29 29 Memorial Day 30 The school year might be almost over, but it’s never too early to start planning for next year! See page 4 for more details. Great Outdoors Month S U N D AY M O N D AY T U E S D AY W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY F R I D AY S AT U R D AY 28 (May) 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 27 28 1 (July) N AT I O N A L S U N S A F E T Y W E E K 11 12 13 14 Contact your Community Ed Rep today to schedule a presentation! Superman Day See page 4 for details. 18 19 20 Fathers Day 25 21 First Day of Summer 26 25 26 National Canoe Day JUNE 2017 18 Your Idaho Power Community Education Representatives Pocatello, Inkom, Blackfoot, Snake River, Aberdeen, American Falls, Leadore, Salmon: Patricia Boyd office: 208-236-7733 cell: 208-220-4150 [email protected] Nampa, Caldwell, Kuna, Middleton, Melba, Greenleaf: Andie Root office: 208-465-8619 cell: 208-961-0316 [email protected] Printed on recycled paper. CID #21631/7k/07-16 © 2016 Idaho Power Company Twin Falls, Magic Valley, Wood River Valley: McCall, Marsing, Western Treasure Valley, Eastern Oregon: Liz Haugee Danielle Ready office: 208-736-3466 cell: 208-308-5411 [email protected] office: 208-642-6291 cell: 208-999-1449 [email protected] Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Star, Idaho City, Mountain Home, Bruneau, Grand View, Glenns Ferry: Russ Weedon office: 208-388-5087 cell: 208-409-6087 [email protected]
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