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ELA, Science + Math Activities Energy Safety + Conservation | Grades K–8

Use these remote-ready student activities and adaptable materials to help practice critical thinking.

ASSIGN STUDENT WORK
Review and assign these step-by-step student activities

Google doc:

  1. Open the link for the relevant Google Doc above.
  2. Click the blue “Make a Copy” button.
  3. Customize the Assignments box as described below.
  4. Share the Student Assignment doc with your students.

Print Packet/PDF:

  1. Download the relevant Print Packet/PDF above.
  2. Customize the Assignments box as described below.
  3. Distribute the packets to your students.
CUSTOMIZATION TIPS

When assigning student work, use the “Assignments” box to:

  • Indicate which assignments students should complete
  • Customize the materials to your class’s needs, including any tips and supporting tasks
  • Assign due date(s)

Working with younger students?

  • Duplicate the Student Assignment Google doc and share one assignment at a time
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The Power of Green materials were originally developed for classroom instruction. To supplement the above student work with discussion and differentiation, review and adapt the program resources listed below.
GRADES K–2 ACTIVITY SHEETSELA, Science, + Math
K–2 Helping Planet Earth Critical thinking • Environmental awareness
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K–2 Learning to Save Energy Critical thinking • Vocabulary • Informative/explanatory writing
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K–2 Making an Earth Day Storybook Vocabulary • Informative/explanatory text
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K–2 Finding Energy Savers at Home Vocabulary • Critical thinking
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K–2 Spotting Energy Hazards Observation skills • Interpreting images
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K–2 Identifying Energy Saving Solutions Observation and data collecting • Writing
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K–2 Coloring a Safety Badge Fine motor skills
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K–2 Decoding Safety Tips Codebreaking
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K–2 Completing an Energy Comparison Addition • Subtraction
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K–2 Writing an Energy Saving Plan Writing • Conceptualizing • Drawing
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GRADES 3–5 ACTIVITY SHEETSELA, Science + Math
3–5 Writing About Planet Earth: Story Starters Writing strategies • Self-reflection • Perspective taking
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3–5 Writing an Energy Saving Plan Writing strategies • Self-reflection • Goal setting
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3–5 Reading About Energy Usage Reading comprehension • Decision making
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3–5 Identifying Energy Saving Solutions Observation and data collecting • Writing
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3–5 Tracking Energy Usage Reading, interpreting, and creating bar graphs
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3–5 Brainstorming Energy-Free Activities Critical thinking
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3–5 Reading About Gas Safety Reading comprehension
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3–5 Understanding Natural Gas Odors Nonfiction comprehension
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3–5 Spotting Energy Hazards Observation skills • Interpreting images
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3–5 Making Choices to Stay Safe Reading comprehension • Problem solving • Decision making
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3–5 Solving an Energy Mystery Text analysis • Logic • Critical thinking
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GRADES 6–8 ACTIVITY SHEETSELA, Science + Math
6–8 Calculating Energy Use and Costs Text comprehension • Mathematical reasoning: rates and averages
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6–8 Learning About the History of Earth Day Nonfiction comprehension • Historical comparisons
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6–8 Identifying Energy Conservation Strategies Critical thinking • Self-reflection
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6–8 Writing an Earth Day PSA Writing strategies • Persuasive writing
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VIDEOS + DIGITAL TOOLS Health + Safety
Video Icon Help New York Be Energy Smart Energy safety
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Tool Icon What’s Your Green IQ? Digital quiz on energy safety and conservation
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FAMILY MATERIALSHealth + Safety
K–2Spanish Icon Power Safety Storybook Gas and electric safety tips
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Spanish bit.ly/powerofgreen14
3–5 Energy Saving Pledge Family tips for saving energy
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K–8 Lights Out Kit Preparing for electricity outages
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  • D = Spanish Materials
  • I = Video
  • O = Digital Tool

Visit scholastic.com/powerofgreen for more resources, including lessons.

For more family resources in Spanish, visit scholastic.com/powerofgreen/parents/.

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