The Eco-Energy Squad
Aimed at grades 5 and 6, the E2 Educational Kit is a fun-filled tool that helps kids understand the environmental issues related to power consumption.
Students set off to discover energy and the environment in the company of two friendly cartoon characters, Elliott Evans and Emma Erwin.
Playing the part of cub reporters, students will conduct five investigations that explore the role of energy in our lives. Through the process, they’ll see how energy impacts the environment and understand the importance of saving resources. They’ll also see how electricity is generated around the world.
Useful information
Objectives
- Develop critical thinking skills regarding energy issues in Québec and worldwide.
- Introduce students to different means of energy production.
- Help students distinguish between renewable and non-renewable energy sources and understand how these impact the environment.
- Raise awareness of responsible electricity consumption and its importance to sustainable development.
Target audience
Elementary Cycle 3 (ages 10 to 12)
Cost
Free!
Kit contents
- Storage case
- Teacher’s Guide
- A Reporter’s Notebook for students (additional copies can be ordered separately)
- A Planet Express! newspaper for students (additional copies can be ordered separately)
- DVD with videos introducing the investigations
- Materials for each of the five investigations:
- Eight game boards on energy sources including tokens, game pieces and dices
- Quiz
- Miming cards
- Greenhouse Effect and Five Main Power Sources two-sided poster
- And more!
Duration
30 minutes to 2 hours per investigation
Links
| Subject-specific competency | Progression of learning |
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English Read a variety of texts |
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English Write a variety texts |
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English Speaking |
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Science and Technology Material World [Energy] |
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Science and Technology Earth and Space [Energy] |
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| Broad area of learning | Focus of development |
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Environmental awareness/consumer rights and responsibilities Encourage students to create an active relationship with their surroundings while maintaining a critical stance regarding natural resource use, technological development and consumer goods. |
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A few interesting resources related to the kit!
Like to know more about the topic? Our website is packed with information to help you better understand electricity. Here are some suggestions!
Consult the documents and videos you’ll need to complete the activities in the kit with your students.
General
Videos
- Introduction
– Wanted: Intrepid Reporters!
- Investigation
1: We All Use Energy!
- Investigation
2: The Planet’s in Trouble!
- Investigation
3: Generating Electricity: The Choice Is Ours!
- Investigation
4: Gustville: Looking for the Perfect Solution!
- Investigation
5: Everyone Gets a Say!
- Last
Module: The E2 Special Report
Additional documents
Introduction
Investigation 1
Investigation 2
- E-mail from Ethan Everett [PDF 72.6 kB]
- Planet Express! Newspaper [PDF 413 kB]
- Articles titles to photocopy and cut out [PDF 394 kB]
- “Illustration of the Greenhouse Effect” poster [PDF 329 kB]
- “Electricity Generation in Canada and in the United States” map [PDF 26.85 MB]
Investigation 3
Investigation 4
Investigation 5
Students’ assessment sheets
- Investigation 1 Skill Check [PDF 410 kB]
- Investigation 2 Skill Check [PDF 411 kB]
- Investigation 3 Skill Check [PDF 948 kB]
- Investigation 4 Skill Check [PDF 417 kB]
- Investigation 5 Skill Check [PDF 423 kB]
Student's game sheets
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