Real-life examples of saving energy for Grade 1

💡 Quick Study Guide

• 🔆 Turning off Lights: Always turn off the lights when you leave a room. This saves electricity.
• 📺 Unplugging Electronics: Unplug chargers and devices when they're not in use. They still use energy even when turned off!
• ☀️ Using Sunlight: Open curtains and blinds during the day to use natural sunlight instead of electric lights.
• 💧 Saving Water: Taking shorter showers helps save the energy used to heat the water.
• 🌡️ Adjusting Thermostat: In winter, ask your parents to lower the thermostat a little bit. In summer, raise it a bit. This reduces the energy needed for heating and cooling.
• 🚶 Walking or Biking: Walk or ride your bike for short trips instead of driving in a car. This saves fuel.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. What should you do when you leave a room?
   1. Turn off the lights
   2. Turn on the TV
   3. Open the window
2. What should you do with your tablet charger when you're not using it?
   1. Leave it plugged in
   2. Unplug it
   3. Hide it
3. Which of these helps save energy at home?
   1. Leaving the door open
   2. Using sunlight instead of lights
   3. Turning up the volume
4. How can you save energy when taking a shower?
   1. Take longer showers
   2. Take shorter showers
   3. Don't use soap
5. What can you ask your parents to do with the thermostat in winter to save energy?
   1. Lower it a little bit
   2. Raise it a lot
   3. Turn it off completely
6. For short trips, what's a good way to save fuel?
   1. Drive a big car
   2. Walk or ride a bike
   3. Take a taxi
7. Why is it important to save energy?
   1. To waste more resources
   2. To help protect our planet
   3. Because it's fun to be wasteful