Discover where energy goes in your home
The Challenge: Become an energy detective for one week! Create a data collection system to track electricity usage in your home. Monitor lights, appliances, electronics, and heating/cooling. Record when devices are used and for how long. Calculate the total estimated energy consumption using online calculators or appliance wattage labels. Create a visual presentation (chart, graph, or infographic) showing your findings. Then propose three realistic changes your family could make to reduce energy waste. Present your findings and see if your family will implement your suggestions!
What You'll Learn: Data collection and analysis, energy conservation, graphing skills, and how to communicate scientific findings effectively.
