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eeSMARTS
Gio KochProgram Manager
CREC/TABS
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What is eesmarts?
eesmarts is an energy efficiency and clean,renewable energy learning initiative funded byEnergize Connecticut
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The vision of eesmarts is to facilitate students'understanding of the science, math and technologyrelated to clean, renewable energy and electricity in
order to create an energy-efficient ethic among allschool-age students in Connecticut
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What is Energize ConnecticutSM?
States branding initiative to help consumers savemoney and use clean, affordable energy.
Energize Connecticut programs are a partnership of theEnergy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank,the State of CT Department of Energy and theEnvironment, and local electric and gas utilities and arefunded by a charge on customer energy bills.
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Energy Efficiency Fund Education Programs
eesmarts
Energize Connecticut Center
Museum Partnerships
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eesmarts
Professional Development Workshops Outreach/ In-class lessons CT Technical High School Programs Annual eeSmarts Student Contest Connecticut Science Fair Museum/Zoo Partnerships
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Professional Development Workshops
Free-of-charge to CT formal and informal educators KGrade 12 Regional or district specific; Custom or general
Aligned with CT State Science Standards, CCSSMath, E/LA, and NGSS (pending adoption)
Interactive and cross-disciplinary Hands-on examination of the inquiry method using
activity-based learning opportunities
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Professional Development Workshops
Information about school tours, services & resources Lesson ideas, activities, experiments & differentiated
teaching strategies
Online ordering of lessons & materials offeredfree-of-charge Professional development provided by CREC
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Professional Development Workshops
Summer Institute Held annually in July and August 20+ workshops offered to all CT educators Held at multiple locations throughout the state
480+ attendees in 2015
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Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2
Literature based Extensions using higher order thinking skillsUpper Elementary & Middle School
Activity & inquiry-based Topics include energy transformations, energy efficiency, energy &
the environment, and clean, renewable energy sources Teachers can order worksheets and materials free of chargeHigh School
Adventures in Solar Energy One-half semester course, includes intro to solar energy, solar
thermal, solar PV, and case studies, green careers
Additional Workshops
Weather, Climate Change, Recycling, and Wind Energy
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Student Outreach/Assemblies In-Class Lessons
Educators visit classrooms to present eesmartslessons As funding permits
Hands-on activity is presented with each lesson
Outreach
Provide free booth with family-friendly, energysavings activity for Earth Day Celebrations, StemExpos, Family Science events, etc.
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CT Technical High School E-House Program Green construction learning laboratory Provides clean energy curriculum & hands-
on experience for architectural, carpentry,electrical and plumbing departments
faculty and students
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Annual eeSmarts Student Contest Gr K-2 Energy savings poster Gr 3-8 Grade level prompts Gr 9-12 Energy savings
service learning project
Connecticut Science Fair Awards
Sustainable Resources & Practices Future Sustainability
Alternative Energy
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www.eesmarts.com Sign-up for mailing list Enroll in workshops Order lessons and materials Submit student contest entries Request outreach or lessons
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Energize Connecticut Center122 Universal Drive North, North Haven
A fun, interactive center devoted to educating consumersand students on energy and smart energy choices.
Field trips feature
1-1/2 hour standards-aligned tour withhands-on activities
Grade level eesmarts lesson Free admission $250 bus reimbursement
Call 203-799-0460 to schedule a visit
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Museum Partnerships
eesmarts educates Connecticut residents about theimportance of energy efficiency through educationalcenters, exhibits and partnerships with museums
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford The Discovery Museum, Bridgeport Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Traveling Exhibit Trash Museum, Hartford
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For more information
visit www.eesmarts.com
Email [email protected] Toll Free 877-514-2594
or
Contact Gio Koch, Program Manager
860-509-3686
http://www.eesmarts.com/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.eesmarts.com/