2020-2021 Eco-Leaders, Hillhurst School, Calgary

Energy education is the focus of grade 4 and 5 students at Hillhurst school this year. Students will measure the electricity usage of various household appliances and track electricity use in their school and work to reduce their energy usage. They will learn about renewable energy sources by building basic solar cells and creating a simple electric motor from a bicycle. The multi-disciplinary project will span across many subjects and provide real-world learning for students, helping them to reduce their energy use and increase their environmental awareness.