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Talk about what type of transportation each child is taking. Explain that it would be cheaper to use these methods rather than a vehicle that requires fuel.
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52. Can you count from one to seven?
53. What is this picture of?
54. What does the light switch turn on and off?
55. Why should you turn off a light when you leave a room?
Teach children this song (to the tune of “I’m a Little Teapot”)
“I’m a little light bulb, short and stout. When you don’t need me, put me out!”
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56. Which picture comes first?
57. What is the next picture?
58. Which is the last picture?
59. What helps the boy see his toys?
60. How does using sunlight save money?
Have the children make up stories using the correct order of the three pictures. Explain to them that natural light is sunlight.
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61. What is the girl holding in her hand?
62. What is the boy holding?
63. Where are the children going to put these things?
64. Why is it important to put milk in the refrigerator?
65. What makes the refrigerator work?
66. Why should children put these things back at the same time?
67. What would happen if the refrigerator door were left open?
It is important for the children to understand that the refrigerator will use much more energy the longer the door is kept open and the more frequently it is opened.
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68. What is pictured in the top row?
69. What is coming out of the faucet?
70. What is shown in the second row?
71. What is in the middle washing machine?
72. What is the boy doing in the bottom row?
73. What is happening in the first bathtub?
74. How can you save water?
Help the children make a poster showing the different ways water can be saved at home.
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75. Can you write your name on the line?
76. Tell one way in which you can save energy.
Assist the children with writing their names on the certificate. Go over the different reasons energy is important and how to use it wisely.