Energy in Action
Grades K-12 | Energy Efficiency
Energy in Action is an innovative mobile learning experience that empowers students to become part of the Energy-Efficient Generation. Through a combination of dynamic presentations and hands-on exhibits, students explore how everyday choices can lead to smarter energy use and a healthier planet.
Participants engage with exciting, energy-saving experiments and interactive stations that introduce concepts like renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainability. Along the way, students discover how individual actions contribute to a more energy-conscious community and a greener future.
Ideal for schools and community events, Energy in Action Mobile Exhibit makes energy education exciting, memorable and impactful, thanks to Energize ConnecticutSM Sponsors, Eversource and United Illuminating, Connecticut Natural Gas, and Southern Connecticut Gas, subsidiaries of Avangrid.
Live In-School Performance
Standards-Aligned
Includes Teacher Resources
Games & Activities
Interactive & Engaging
Topics Covered
Through engaging sketches featuring a variety of entertaining characters, Energy in Action teaches the following educational points:
- How electricity is generated
- How energy is wasted
- How we can conserve energy
- What renewable resources are
Educational Standards
All NTC programs align with state educational standards, including science, social studies, financial literacy, and health standards, depending on the specific program. Programs also align with national standards such as NGSS, NCAS, and Common Core.
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Materials Included
Students will explore hands-on energy conservation concepts through our interactive mobile exhibit. Each participant receives a take-home backpack and a souvenir wristband as a lasting reminder of their commitment to saving energy and protecting our environment.
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What Teachers are Saying
This was probably the best, and most efficiently run educational program that we have had. Leaders were engaging, entertaining, and knowledgeable. The kids took away new learnings and were excited to continue more in school and at home. Thank you!
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Would love to have you back next year! This supported my Earth day activities and my science curriculum.
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The instructors were knowledge, engaging and enjoyable! Thank you so much.
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This was not only fun for the students, but for myself as well!
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My students enjoyed the experience and would love to do it again!
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Why Schools Choose NTC
NTC has been touring the United States with free educational programming for over 45 years. Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat viewer, we’re excited to offer this opportunity to you free of charge, provided by organizations in your region that care about the future of your students and our planet.
Available for
Mobile Exhibit
Topic
Energy Efficiency
Program Length
35 Minutes
Audience
Grades K-12
Includes
Take-home Backpack