One simple change
The message behind this fundraising project is that we can have a measurable and significant impact on our environment. If every home in the United States changed one traditional light bulb to an ENERGY STAR, compact fluorescent, we would:
- Reduce energy costs by $3 billion
- Cut greenhouse gases by 4,500,000,000 pounds
- Close two coal burning power plants
- Save enough energy to supply 2.5 million homes.
Raising funds for your project is important. It is also important to be able to enlighten our children and communities. Materials have already been prepared to be integrated with curriculum at all levels and as stand alone packages.
Integrated with Curriculum
Some fundraiser projects can be a disruption or at least a distraction from the educational process. Messages for this project have been incorporated into lesson plane and materials.
- Curriculum Guides are available from ENERGY STAR
- Educational Material is also available from NEED – the National Energy Education Project
- There is a climate change web site for children, with a special section for teachers.
