💡 Did you know that you can take care of the planet just by turning off a light?
Energy surrounds us and makes our daily lives easier, but using it responsibly is key to protecting the environment and ensuring a sustainable future. Today you’ll discover how small changes can have a big impact – you can be part of the change too!
⚡ What is responsible energy use?
Responsible energy use means:
- Avoiding waste.
- Choosing efficient options.
- Taking care of natural resources.
Not only do you help the planet 🌍 you also save money and foster a future with more clean energy jobs.
🤯 Did you know…? If we all turned off the lights when we left a room, it would save thousands of tons of CO₂ a year.
🏠 Small actions that make a difference
Adopting conscious habits is easier than you think:
- 💡 Turn off lights and devices when you’re not using them.
- 🌞 Take advantage of natural light during the day.
- 💡 Use LED bulbs, they consume up to 80% less energy.
- 🛒 Choose efficient appliances (check the energy label).
- 🏡 Insulate your home to use less heating or air conditioning.
🌱 Why is it so important?
Responsible energy use brings huge benefits:
- 🌍 It reduces emissions that cause climate change.
- ⛏️ It conserves natural resources such as coal or oil.
- 💸 Decreases your electricity and gas costs.
- 👷♂️ Generate employment in renewable energies.
📖 “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to cultivate and care for it” (Genesis 2:15). Caring for creation is part of our responsibility.
🎬 Watch this video to learn more
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💭 Your mind in action
💬 Reflect:
- Why do you think we sometimes forget to take care of energy if we know it’s important?
- What impact would it have if your entire community started using energy responsibly?
- How could you motivate others to adopt these habits?
- What relationship do you find between caring for energy and respecting God’s creation?
🎨 Creative Challenge:
Design a digital or physical poster with tips for saving energy at home.
🔍 Want to know more?
Other topics you may want to research:
- How do solar panels work?
- Which countries are leading the way in the use of renewable energy?
- What is the carbon footprint?
- Inventions that help save energy.
🛠️ Show what you know
Choose one or more activities to capture your learning:
📝 Make a guide with 10 practical tips to reduce energy consumption in your home.
🎤 Record a podcast explaining why it is urgent to change our energy habits.
🧑💻 Design an infographic about the positive impact of renewable energies.
📸 Document for a week the actions you take to save energy and create a visual diary with photos or videos.
You can include this lesson in the school portfolio if the student completes activities from "Your mind in action", "Want to know more?", or "Show what you know", and keeps evidence of the work done (photos, writings, recordings, etc.).
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