MODULE 4 LESSON 2

Sustainability of Energy Resources

LEARNING ACTIVITY

Write 10 simple ways on how you, as a student, can conserve energy. Put your
answers on a short bond paper.

1. Turn Off Your Lights

When you hear your mother’s voice remind you to turn off the lights listen to it
especially if you live in an older house or building that requires incandescent bulbs.
When you leave a room, just flip the switch. When you leave your apartment, check
to make sure all the lights are turned off. If you know you’ll be studying late into the
night, consider doing so in a nearby library or cafe so you can leave your lights (and
your air conditioning) off at home.

2. Unplug Your Electronics

Unplug your electronics and make it a habit. As soon as your phone is done charging,
unplug the charger. In areas with several electronics such as around your television
or in your kitchen, use a power strip with multiple outlets and easily turn off several
electronics at once with the flip of a switch. This makes it easier for you to maintain
your the habit of turning off electronics when they are not in use.

3. Take Shorter Showers

Water is a precious, finite resource. If you enjoy long, luxurious showers, consider
having a bath instead and soak for as long as you desire. If you are up for reducing
your time spent in the shower, there are a few ways to go about it. You can turn the
water off while you shave and shampoo, only using it when rinsing is required. Using
2-in-1 products such as shampoo that also conditions or body wash that doubles as
shampoo can also save you time if they work for your skin and hair.
Some experts share the opinion that most of us shower far too often, too. You may
want to cut back on bathing if you don’t need to, especially if you’re the type that
showers more than once a day. Switch up routine and try bathing only after you work
out or get sweaty. If you pick up a nice-smelling dry shampoo, you can probably skip
a shower all together every now and then. This is also an excellent way to protect
your skin and hair, as over-washing either can dry your skin out and leave your hair
dry and damaged.
4. Wash Wisely
When it comes to washing dishes and laundry, only do full loads. If you don’t have
enough for a full load, share with your roommate or friend.Plus, when shopping for
appliances, look for the Energy Star symbol to select products that are efficiently
designed to conserve energy.

5. Use the Elements to Your Advantage

Feeling chilly? Open your curtains to allow warming sunlight to spill in. Too warm?
Close the blinds tightly to prevent the sunlight from heating your home during the day
and open windows in shady areas to enjoy a nice breeze. It’s also important to dress
appropriately for the seasons. Layer on sweaters in the winter and wear light clothing
in the summer.

6. Do laundry efficiently.

Doing laundry may seem like just another chore, but there is a lot of energy usage
that goes into it. In order to cut back on the amount of energy that is used when
doing laundry, there are a number of things that can be done.Use the cold water
setting for washing clothes, and use the dry sensor feature on the dryer to conserve
energy. Cleaning the lint trap between dry cycles will also help your machine to run
more efficiently. This will help to optimize the machine’s output and also help you to
save. If you want to realize even more savings, consider hanging your clothes on a
line to air dry.

7. Turn off televisions, radios and computer monitors when not in use.

Leaving a computer monitor on may seem like a minuscule drain on energy

consumption, but it adds up. Combining this with the numerous times we have
multiple devices running at once means that tiny drain may actually be a bit larger
than we realize.The best means of combatting this unnecessary energy use is to
simply power down devices when you are not using them. The time it takes to load
back up may not be a fun wait, but it beats having to constantly charge your devices
and pay for the time you were not using them.

8. Encourage everyone to Recycle

Most students know what is and isn’t recyclable, but don’t always act on that
knowledge. Encourage other students to do their part by creating a point system for
recyclers, or assign extra credit projects focused on recycling and environmental
impact.

9.Limit Electronic Usage

The summer months are a great time to get kids off of electronics and outside to play .
As we approach the school year and get into the colder months, it may be harder to
keep kids off of electronics. However, limited electronic use is a great way to
conserve energy. When devices are used less frequently they don’t require as much
charging time. This means that less of our electricity is being used to power
electronics. Consider implementing a screen time rule or come up with fun activities,
like STEM projects, to do indoors during the winter.