Young people explore the impact of their own actions on their environment and develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be an environmental steward.
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In this lesson, young people research various types of renewable energy and write a persuasive statement about which energy source their city or county should invest in.
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By comparing lightbulbs, young people learn about technology, energy conservation, and personal responsibility. Their personal choices can impact family energy costs and reduce the amount of energy consumed for the common good.
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Explore how electricity is used and measured. Through data collection tables, young people analyze how much energy their families consume and reflect on ways to conserve energy.
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Biographical Highlights
Robert Sargent Shriver (1915-2011) was born November 9, 1915, in Westminster, Maryland. “As an international lawyer and administrator, ambassador and an advocate for the poor and...
Biographical Highlights
Claudia Alta Taylor (also known as “Lady Bird”) Johnson (1912-2007) significantly contributed to society as America’s First Lady to Lyndon B. Johnson. She is most noted for her...
Biographical Highlights
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was able to hold many political offices during his lifetime including governor of Virginia, U.S. minister to France, Secretary of State under George Washington, vice-...
Biographical Highlights
Herbert Clark Hoover (1874-1864), best known for his role as the 31st United States President, was born and is buried in West Branch, Iowa. He began his life in Iowa under...
Biographical Highlights
The Guggenheim Family left a strong mark in the industrial smelting industry of the early 1900’s. By 1918 Forbes reckoned that the Guggenheims were the second richest family in...
The Saguaro Seminar is an initiative focused on the study of social capital and civic engagement in America. Through this research, emphasis was given to improving connections among Americans and improving the infrastructure of civic engagement. By doing this, The Saguaro Seminar hopes to advance ways to build social capital.