Getting to the Economics

The students Survey/interview the people in the neighboring community about the use of energy saving appliances and tips in their houses. They use the Energy Calculator to calculate the energy usage and interpret the data through graphic visuals.

                                                           

	Survey questions	Survey 1 in class	Survey 2 at home
1	How often do you use energy? a) 24 hours a day (even when I sleep) b) The whole time I am awake c) About half a day d) Very little
2	How many gadgets (such as game players, iPods, cell phones, etc.) that you use require frequent recharging? a) None b) 1 c) 2-3 d) 4 or more
3	You could get an electrical shock from... a) Putting anything other than a plug into  an outlet b) Flying  a kite into  a power line c) Using electricity near or in water d) All of the  above
4	How often do you walk or bike somewhere instead of riding in a car? a) Never b) Once a month c) Once a week d) Daily
5	How many items at home (such as your cable box/ DVR, computer, clock, refrigerator) are always plugged in and operating? a) None b) 1 c) 2-3 d) 4 or more
6	How many times do you open up your refrigerator each day? a) Never b) Once or twice a day c) 3-4 times a day d) 5 times or more
7	A natural gas leak will smell like... a) Nothing b) Peanut butter c) Rotten eggs d) Onions
8	How good would you say you are about turning off lights when you are the last person to leave a room? a) I rarely or never turn off lights b) Sometimes I turn off lights c) I turn off lights most of the  time d) I always turn off lights
9	On average how long are the showers you and/or other family members take? a) 3 minutes or less b) 4 – 6 minutes c) 7 – 10 minutes d) longer than 10 minutes e) I take  only  bath
10	How many energy efficient products or appliances do you or your parents have at home? a) None b) 1 c) 2-3 d) 4 or more
11	True or False: A power line that has been knocked down by a storm could still have an electric charge. a) True b) False
12	How many times a day do you think to yourself, “I’m using energy by doing this”? a) Never b) Once or twice a day c) 3 – 4 times a day d) 5 times or more
13	How many of these appliances didn’t exist when your grandparents were children? a) None b) 2 or 3 only c) few of them d) all of them
14	Do you think your grandparents used more or less electricity than you do? a) Yes b) No
15	Energy from the sun is called… a) Mechanical Energy b) Potential Energy c) Solar Energy d) Water Energy

The learners also calculated the energy usage at home from general lighting, heating appliances, cooling appliances and others. the results were an opener and they promised to be true torch bearers who will work to reduce the carbon footprint.