ERIC Number: ED222351
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1980
Pages: 27
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
The Big E (Energy). 4-H Member Guide, Unit 3.
Caldwell, William; And Others
This activity and record book is designed for unit 3 (ages 15-19) of the Nebraska 4-H Energy Project. Aims, energy attitudes to be developed, and instructions are provided for each activity. Activities include: (1) determining ways to reduce energy waste with hot water heaters; (2) making personal choices about using appliances; (3) conducting a home energy audit; (4) understanding the variety of alternative energy sources available; (5) examining solar energy and creating a model of a solar energy device (sun room, greenhouse, swine barn, or others); (6) determining reactions of people when they are faced with energy shortages; (7) understanding carpooling; (8) planning and carrying out a community wide energy conservation activity; and (9) examining energy-related careers. (JN)
Descriptors: Careers, Conservation Education, Electrical Appliances, Energy, Energy Conservation, Environmental Education, Learning Activities, Secondary Education, Solar Radiation
Cooperative Extension Service, University of Nebraska, Ag. Hall, Rm. 116, Lincoln, NE 68583 ($.40 plus postage).
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Learner
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Nebraska State Energy Office, Lincoln.
Authoring Institution: Nebraska Univ., Lincoln. Cooperative Extension Service.; Nebraska Univ., Lincoln. Inst. of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
