Story Time with Leticia Colon de Mejias
Pesky plastic: An Environmental Story Pesky Plastic: An Environmental Story is a fun and educational book about plastic and its impact on our planet. Discover the dangers of “pesky plastic” in our oceans. Learn what you can do to help Sally, Allen, Pat and all the sea animals survive “pesky plastic.” This ecology-centered story is a wonderful way to begin conversations with children about how each person’s actions directly affect the environment. Aligns with National Education Science Standards. Defeating the Phantom Draw Defeating the Phantom Draw is a fun and educational book for kids about where electricity comes from and how we can use our minds and actions to make choices that save energy and defeat the Phantom Draw. This book aligns with the following Next Generation Science Standards*: 4-PS3-2, 4-PS3-4, 4-ESS3-1 and 5-ESS3-1. Dinero The Frog Learns to Save Energy Dinero The Frog Learns to Save Energy is a fun and educational book about energy conservation. Poppi the Frog teaches Dinero about energy, where it comes from, how it is used, and what we can do to conserve energy and reduce pollution. Aligns with National Education Science Standards (NSES). Dinero The Frog Learns to Save Energy Luis And The Giant LUIS AND THE GIANT – Fee-fi-fo-fum! I hear the story of a Puerto Rican! Can Luis use his Latino heritage to teach a giant and the world that we can conquer fear with love? Luis & The Giant Mrs. Busy Bee Mrs. Busy Bee is always BUZZ BUZZ BUZZING about. With the help of a friendly Butterfly, she and her children learn the meaning of “stopping to smell the flowers,” and “taking the time to appreciate the little things in life.” This story holds lessons about life, love, family, and listening to the quiet voice within us. It...
Alfred G Zanetti School Save Energy and Dinero with Mass Save
March 28th-Alfred G Zanetti School in Springfield learned how to become Green Eco Warriors through the Save Energy Save Dinero Challenge provided by Western Massachusetts Electric and Mass Save. The Save Energy Save Dinero™ Challenge is an interactive live educational performance that explains where energy comes from, which energies are renewable, and how to save energy. Students became energy ambassadors and used their new powers to make a difference. Students met the characters, Dinero the Frog, who teaches about being energy leaders, and the Phantom Draw, a comical villain that steals energy. Each student received the book “Dinero the Frog Learns to Save Energy” and met the books author Leticia Colon de Mejias. Following the performance the students pledged to save energy and received fundraising materials. The fundraiser is a CFL and LED bulb sale and 100% of the profits go directly to the school. Students and teachers were engaged throughout this program and are excited about the fundraiser. To participate in this Free WMECO program and Fundraiser contact the Green Eco Warriors at 860 993 0714 or by email at casey@eesgogreen.com...
Save Energy Save Dinero Challenge Presentation clip
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Save Energy Save Dinero Live Presentation clip with teacher commentary
Our Live “Save Energy Save Dinero” presentations provide youth, families, and teachers information on what energy is, where energy comes from, why we should conserve energy, and how to save energy at home. Our experienced team of actors, artists, building scientists, and educators use engaging tools to provide climate change information coupled with behavioral energy saving choices. We emphasize upgrading to Energy Star appliances and upgrading the home through HES and HPwES and MASS SAVES programs. We partner with schools and utilities to reward students, teachers and families for saving energy. Our team also provides information on how schools can raise funds through state supported HES and Mass Saves...
