Transcript Energy: The Grand Challenge of the 21st Century

FLORIDA SOLAR ENERGY CENTER
Creating Energy Independence Since 1975
K-12 Education
Susan Schleith
Education Coordinator
Penny Hall
Event Coordinator
A Research Institute of the University of Central Florida
Our Mission:
ENERGY LITERACY!
Who is our target?
Students!
And Teachers!
By inspiring just one teacher to teach
about the research at FSEC,
we reach thousands and thousands of
students.
What is Our Approach?
 Curriculum
Development
 Professional Development for
Teachers
 Collaborative Relationships
 Programs & Events
Curriculum Development
 Aligned
with the Sunshine State
Standards
 Relates to FSEC Research
 Content driven
 Hands-on
 Inquiry based
 Relevant
Curriculum Units
 Solar
Matters I,II & III (K-2, 3-5,6-8)
 High Energy Hydrogen I, II, & III
 Understanding Solar Energy (9-12)
 Alternative Fuel Matters
 Building Performance Matters (9-12)
Curriculum Kits
All Curriculum Units have kits
 Hands-on
 Not
normally found in science labs
 Reduces intimidation – freedom to explore
new technologies
Resources
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Lending Library
 Kits
 Books
 DVDs
 Solar
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Oven
Websites
 Us!
Websites
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FSEC Website
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Curriculum info
 Events
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EnergyWhiz Website
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Sunsmart schools data
 Activities for students
www.energywhiz.com
Professional Development
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Summer Institutes
Workshops
In-service
Summer Industrial
Fellowships for
Teachers (SIFT)
Collaborative
Relationships
 Space
Coast Science Education
Alliance
 Circle of Science
 District Science Coordinators &
Teachers
 Community Colleges & Universities
 Utility Providers
 School Districts
Utility Report Card
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The Utility Report Cards (URC) is a web-based
Energy Information System that reports and graphs
monthly utility data for schools.
Partners Include
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Seminole, Brevard, Indian River and Orange County
Public Schools
Florida Solar Energy Center
Orlando Utilities Commission
Progress Energy, Florida Power and Light
Florida Energy Office
Department of Energy
Utility Report Card
SCSEA
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Exemplary Science
Teacher Awards Program
 Aspiring Scientist Award
 Science Fair Rules!
Circle of Science
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Tours
Special Student Programs
NSF Proposal –
Energy Connections
Program Impact

1500 students annually tour facility
 ~ 600 students participate in FSEC student
programs
 ~ 400 teachers per year participate in
workshops, programs and events
Programs, Special
Events & Outreach
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Tours
 SunSmart Schools
 Youth Energy Solutions Program
 Middle School Science Bowl
 High School Science Bowl
 Exemplary Projects in Energy & Conservation
 EnergyWhiz Olympics
SunSmart Schools
 Professional
development for teachers
 Classroom materials and curricula
 Data from system available on
website
EnergyWhiz Website
Youth Energy Solutions
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Partnership with
Progress Energy
Year 1 – Eight Schools
This year – 12 Schools
Includes:
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Professional
development
 Materials
 Summit
EPEC Awards
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Outstanding Science Fair Projects with a
conservation or renewable energy theme
EnergyWhiz Olympics
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Junior Solar Sprint
High School Hydrogen
Sprint
Middle School Handson Hydrogen
Competition
Energy Innovations
EPEC
EnergyWhiz Events
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Hands-on
 Science, mathematics
and engineering
 Team centered
 Critical thinking &
problem solving
 Fun!
FLORIDA SOLAR ENERGY CENTER
Creating Energy Independence Since 1975
A Research Institute of the University of Central Florida