eeSMARTS

Gio Koch
Program Manager
CREC/TABS

What is eesmarts?
eesmarts is an energy efficiency and clean,
renewable energy learning initiative funded by
SM
Energize Connecticut
The vision of eesmarts is to facilitate students'
understanding of the science, math and technology
related to clean, renewable energy and electricity in
order to create an energy-efficient ethic among all
school-age students in Connecticut

What is Energize ConnecticutSM?

States branding initiative to help consumers save
money and use clean, affordable energy.

Energize Connecticut programs are a partnership of the

Energy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank,
the State of CT Department of Energy and the
Environment, and local electric and gas utilities and are
funded by a charge on customer energy bills.

Energy Efficiency Fund Education Programs

eesmarts

Energize Connecticut Center

Museum Partnerships

eesmarts

Professional Development Workshops

Outreach/ In-class lessons
CT Technical High School Programs
Annual eeSmarts Student Contest
Connecticut Science Fair
Museum/Zoo Partnerships

Professional Development Workshops

Free-of-charge to CT formal and informal educators
KGrade 12
Regional or district specific; Custom or general
Aligned with CT State Science Standards, CCSS
Math, E/LA, and NGSS (pending adoption)
Interactive and cross-disciplinary
Hands-on examination of the inquiry method using
activity-based learning opportunities

Professional Development Workshops

Information about school tours, services & resources
Lesson ideas, activities, experiments & differentiated
teaching strategies
Online ordering of lessons & materials offered
free-of-charge
Professional development provided by CREC

Professional Development Workshops

Summer Institute
Held annually in July and August
20+ workshops offered to all CT educators
Held at multiple locations throughout the state
480+ attendees in 2015

Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2

Literature based
Extensions using higher order thinking skills
Upper Elementary & Middle School
Activity & inquiry-based
Topics include energy transformations, energy efficiency, energy &
the environment, and clean, renewable energy sources
Teachers can order worksheets and materials free of charge
High School
Adventures in Solar Energy
One-half semester course, includes intro to solar energy, solar
thermal, solar PV, and case studies, green careers
Additional Workshops
Weather, Climate Change, Recycling, and Wind Energy

Student Outreach/Assemblies
In-Class Lessons
Educators visit classrooms to present eesmarts
lessons As funding permits
Hands-on activity is presented with each lesson
Outreach
Provide free booth with family-friendly, energy
savings activity for Earth Day Celebrations, Stem
Expos, Family Science events, etc.

CT Technical High School E-House Program

Green construction learning laboratory
Provides clean energy curriculum & handson experience for architectural, carpentry,
electrical and plumbing departments
faculty and students

Annual eeSmarts Student Contest

Gr K-2 Energy savings poster
Gr 3-8 Grade level prompts
Gr 9-12 Energy savings
service learning project
Connecticut Science Fair Awards
Sustainable Resources & Practices
Future Sustainability
Alternative Energy

www.eesmarts.com
Sign-up for mailing list
Enroll in workshops
Order lessons and materials
Submit student contest entries
Request outreach or lessons

Energize Connecticut Center

122 Universal Drive North, North Haven

A fun, interactive center devoted to educating consumers

and students on energy and smart energy choices.
Field trips feature
1-1/2 hour standards-aligned tour with
hands-on activities
Grade level eesmarts lesson
Free admission
$250 bus reimbursement
Call 203-799-0460 to schedule a visit

Museum Partnerships
eesmarts educates Connecticut residents about the
importance of energy efficiency through educational
centers, exhibits and partnerships with museums

Connecticut Science Center, Hartford

The Discovery Museum, Bridgeport
Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk
Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Traveling Exhibit
Trash Museum, Hartford

For more information

visit www.eesmarts.com
Email info@eesmarts.com
Call Toll Free 877-514-2594
or
Contact Gio Koch, Program Manager
gkoch@crec.org
860-509-3686