In Spring 2010, STI worked with John McLaughlin's "Alternative Energy" class to do an energy conservation project at Clear Creek Middle School.  The middle school students  researched some of our energy sources and uses.  They discovered that it makes sense to conserve energy which is mostly derived from coal, gas, and oil. 

The students made this video to share the results of their research.  This includes research into tools to be used for part 2 of this project.

The second part of this project will occur this school year (2011-12).  Along with STI,  Mrs. Spletzer's science students will use energy monitors and laser thermometers to take measurements in the school.  They'll also use a survey to question faculty and staff about energy usage in the building.  Using this data, the students will be able to devise an energy conservation strategy.

STI hopes to replicate the project above on a reduced scale at Carlson during this school year.  We plan to start with Part I of the project this fall.