Maine Energy Education Program - Creating an Energy Literate Citizenry

A treasure trove of energy activities	Maine Energy Education Program
	P.O. Box 728 Parsonsfield, ME 04047	(207) 625-7833 (207) 287-4855 meep@psouth.net
	Committed to Producing an Energy Literate Citizenry

Green Schools Newsletters

Green Schools News is published biannually and is sent to 5,000 teachers throughout Maine. It highlights energy related school activities, websites and curricula. Please click on the links below to read current and past issues. You can also send us an email and we will gladly add you to our mailing list. Please note: You must have Acrobat Reader to view the newsletter. You can download Acrobat Reader for free here .

Summaries below highlight teacher activities that are created for each newsletter.

Spring 2008
Carbon footprint journaling is a highlight. (1.5 Mb)
Fall 2007
MEEP explores carbon footprint. (2.9 Mb)
Fall 2006
MEEP introduces HOBOs, which are tools that measure temperature, light and humidity over time. A great way to check out your school's efficiency! (2.8 Mb)
Spring 2006
Light energy activities are highlighted. (2.6 Mb)
Fall 2005
The teacher insert focuses on an activity that simulates one way scientists study the climate: "tree cookies." (1.5 Mb)
Winter 2005
Is spring coming earlier each year? This activity has students trying to answer the question using real ice out data of Maine lakes. (1.2 Mb)
Fall 2004
The Climate Time Machine takes students back through time as they study how climate has changed 20,000 years to the present simulating an actual scientific study! (1.1 Mb)
Winter 2004
Vending Machines use a ton of energy, many being on 24/7. There is a device called a Vending Miser that when attached can cut down the energy use by 50 percent. This issue features an activity that involves real data and an opportunity to save your school money! (1.2 Mb)