This unit of instruction on attitudes, habits, and behaviors toward energy usage was designed for use by home economics teachers in Florida high schools and by home economics extension agents as they work with their clientele. It is one of a series of 11 instructional units (see note) written to help teachers and agents to educate their students and clients about the problems of energy shortages and strategies for energy conservation and management. Topics covered in this unit include identifying possessions and activities that are important to the individual; identifying behaviors, activities, and practices that individuals are willing to change to better manage and conserve energy; describing a desirable lifestyle for the future; and identifying alternative courses of action for conserving energy. The unit contains student performance objectives, content information, teaching-learning activities, student handouts, transparency masters, and evaluation instruments. (KC)