Taking action in the classroom

Energy evaluation:
Students are currently going class to class surveying the room for several task:
1.Lighting electronic vs magnets using flicker checkers
2. if running 1/3 less light and or using natural light will stay in the 50 candle range using a light meter
3. identifying digital vs regular thermostats and what they are set on..taking the room temp and relative humidity using a humidity / digital thermometer
4. Identifying number of window / blinds open or closed
5. number of plugged in items wall vs power strip
We will track the room with the most deficits using kill-a-watt meters for two weeks ..and evaluate the other information to see what needs to change or stay the same

Taking your step ..too reduce your print

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FOOTCANDLE Classrooms (reading & writing) 50
Lighting
Even the best lighting system isn’t efficient if people don’t use it wisely. In most schools, more light is used than needed and lights are often left on when no one is using a room. Using sunlight is a good idea whenever you can. Studies have shown that students learn better in natural light than in artificial light.
Dimmer switches should be used when they are available. All lights not necessary for safety should be turned off when rooms are not in use. The same is true for outside lights. Experiment with light levels in your classroom and decide the most comfortable levels for different activities, such as reading and taking notes.

Temperature Management
The best heating system in the world can’t do a good job if outside doors or windows are left open, or if the temperature isn’t controlled. The same is true for cooling systems. In classrooms and offices, the temperature should be set at 68OF during the heating season and 78OF during the cooling season during the day. Windows and doors must be closed when the heating and cooling systems are on.

Electrical Devices and Machines
Many computers, TVs, VCRs, and other electrical devices use electricity even when they are turned off.
These appliances should be plugged into surge protectors so that all of the power can be turned off when they are not in use, or at the end of the day.
Computers and copiers are sometimes left on 24 hours a day, because they have a long warm–up time.
Turning these machines off at the end of the day and turning other machines off when they are not being used can save a lot of energy

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kWh is the unit of energy. Thus, a 100 watt bulb when used for an hour will consume 100 watthour of energy = 0.1 Kwh of energy. It consumes 1 kWh in 10 hours.


Here is a table that includes a "life cycle analysis" of CO2 emissions for various methods of powering an electricial generator. These numbers include manufacturing the generating equipment and processing the fuel. These numbers are in grams per kWh.

Coal = 800 to 1050
Natural gas (combined cycle) = 430 (average)
Nuclear = 6
Hydroelectric = 4
Wood = 1500 without planting other biomass
Photovoltaïc solar = 60 to 150
Wind Power = 3 to 22
Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenhouse_…
http://www.manicore.com/anglais/missions…

http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_actionitems.asp

kids teaching kids

10 sources of energy ...in Louisiana view our Blog NEED www.jrkat60.blogspot.com During our research we discovered a link between Fossil fuel and Carbon footprint and why we need to be more conservative with our fuels..And we all should be able to contribute to reducing our impact on our community..Our Lexus Group is working to do just that..by planting an Urban forest 52 trees which each tree will absorb about 13 pounds of carbon dioxide a green house gas..And yes each small step makes a hug impact to heal our environment.

Lexus Team on the Move

Public Meeting : Lexus Team giving information on reducing your carbon footprint..
Lexus Team: going class to class teaching energy and carbon footprint
Teaching board:designed by Lexus Team..Planting Trees in Calcasieu Parish
Lexus Team taking steps to reduce their Print

Going forth with Oak seedlings

Science Club Project

Assembly line 6th grade taking a step to reduce their print
Really this is over 50 trees
Man is that a worm.....
Trees are donated bi Gulf Coast Soil and Water Conservation



“A Cleaner Today for a Greener Tomorrow”

Dear Parents…
We are participating in a Reduce you Carbon Foot Print activity; each child is to plant one oak tree provide by:

Gulf Coast Soil and Water Conservation District
Grant: Apache Corporation

We can plant new forests to absorb carbon dioxide from the air
(Around 13 pounds per year per tree)
RESTORE the EARTH
1. Pick an area to plant your tree (if not on your property you must get permission)
2. Locate your area using Google maps and print the location; be sure you name is on the map; which is to be turned in to Mrs. Reeves ASAP
3. Take a picture of student/family planting the tree
4. Turn in all information to Mrs. Reeves As Soon As Possible

Trees remove (sequester) CO2 from the atmosphere during photosynthesis to form carbohydrates that are used in plant structure/function and return oxygen back to the atmosphere as a byproduct. About half of the greenhouse effect is caused by CO2. Trees therefore act as a carbon sink by removing the carbon and storing it as cellulose in their trunk, branches, leaves and roots while releasing oxygen back into the air.

Lake Charles, Louisiana Solar Energy

Solar Energy - PPG Industries, Inc. will produce a double anti-reflective coating for glass to make solar cells more efficient. At their Louisiana facility, PPG will produce a special tire tread component that reduces rolling resistance and improves fuel economy. Before the solar industry had begun, PPG pioneered the first low-iron glass that has been used in solar cells and on countless solar installations over the past two decades. Today, this credit will help to expand the manufacture of one of the critical components of glass solar cells, the transparent conductive oxide (TCO) coatings of the glass, without which the cells cannot function.

Louisiana Challenge Air and Climate

St Margaret Science Club is researching information on planting trees to offset Calcasieu Parishes Carbon footprint..
Projects under way:
Tree Planting and mapping with the
Gulf Coast Soil and Water Conservation Development
www.gulfcoastswcd.la.nacdnet.org

Presentation at PTC on Carbon footprint

Energy in Louisiana

Completed Projects:
Solar Tour and Usage at St. Margaret Catholic School