Susan S. Van Biersel
Of course, one of the best ways to avoid energy shortages and to relieve environmental and health effects of our current energy technologies is simply to
use less
. The students will research this concept of energy conservation, and see how they can put it to use in their daily lives. Simple concepts for discussion will be cutting down on use of electricity and water, walking and bike riding instead of driving, recycling all possible goods (cans, bottles, newspaper, aluminum foil, cardboard, plastic), and looking into energy-efficient materials for use in the home. The ongoing “mantra” for this closing section of the unit will be Renew/Reuse/Recycle!
