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The mission of the Energy Office is to advance South Carolina’s energy strategy and policy through education and outreach. These lessons align with the South Carolina Science Standards and indicate the grade level covered by the standard.

The Energy Office, housed within the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff, serves as the principal energy planning entity for the state. The mission of the Energy Office is to advance South Carolina’s energy strategy and policy through education and outreach. These lessons align with the South Carolina Science Standards and indicate the grade level covered by the standard. Lesson topics include renewables, energy conservation, green buildings, energy sources, and transportation. Visit the energy.sc.gov website

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 An Essential Resource for Those Hot Summer Days
An Essential Resource for Those Hot Summer Days

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Learn how the installation of shades help regulate indoor temperatures, minimizing the need for artificial lighting and HVAC systems. South Carolina ETV collaborated with the South Carolina Energy...
 Learn How Shades are Silent Heroes
Learn How Shades are Silent Heroes

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Learn how a window covering can help minimizes thermal energy transfer. South Carolina ETV teamed up with the South Carolina Energy Office to make our workplace more efficient-- energy efficient. By...
 More Than Just Style
More Than Just Style

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Learn how shades reduce energy consumption. South Carolina ETV teamed up with the South Carolina Energy Office to make our workplace more efficient-- energy efficient. By installing shades in our Idea...
 Recycling and Energy | VirtualSC Energy
Recycling and Energy | VirtualSC Energy

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Grades: 6 9 10 11 12

This lesson explores the connections between energy and recycling. Topics covered in this lesson include types of energy, thermal units, energy costs, and benefits of recycling.
 Squishy Circuits | VirtualSC Energy
Squishy Circuits | VirtualSC Energy

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Grades: 3 4 6

This lesson facilitates the process of creating circuits using a squishy circuits kit. Topics covered in this lesson include circuits, conductors, and insulators.
Energy by Design
Energy by Design

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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Upon completing this lesson the students will: • Examine how controlling solar radiation can improve energy efficiency; • Discuss home design for energy efficiency; and • Create their own home design...

Energy from the Sun
Energy from the Sun

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Grades: 6

Upon completing this lesson the students will: • Measure the amount of solar heat that comes from the sun; and • Describe ways this energy can be used to help reduce our dependence on traditional...

Energy Sources
Energy Sources

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Grades: 3, 6

Upon completing this lesson the students will: • Define energy and the major sources of energy currently in use. • Explain the difference between energy efficiency and energy conservation. • Describe...

Energy/Water Use Audit
Energy/Water Use Audit

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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Upon completing this lesson the students will identify ways to help conserve energy and water usage.

Fuel Wise or Fuelish?
Fuel Wise or Fuelish?

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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Upon completing this lesson the students will: • Learn how world events affect supply and demand for petroleum; • Explore why it is important for South Carolinians to use alternative fuels; and • Make...

Generating Methane from Waste
Generating Methane from Waste

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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Upon completing this lesson, the students will: • Learn how methane digesters turn waste into usable gases and other fuels; • Understand the energy-producing potential of some solid wastes; and •...

Get Current on Energy
Get Current on Energy

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Grades: 3, 6

Upon completing this lesson the students will: • Understand energy forms and sources; • Distinguish between conductors and insulators of heat transfer; • Recognize and compare insulation values of...

Power in South Carolina
Power in South Carolina

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Grades: 6

Upon completing this lesson, students will interpret charts, graphs, and illustrations to discover the story of power in South Carolina.

Soak Up the Sun with Solar Energy Fun
Soak Up the Sun with Solar Energy Fun

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Grades: 3, 6

Upon completing this lesson, the students will be able to: • Describe various ways that solar energy can be used; and • Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy

Squishy Circuits
Squishy Circuits

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Grades: 3, 6

Upon completing this lesson the students will: • Develop models to illustrate and explain that energy can be transferred from place to place by electric currents and that electric currents flowing...

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The South Carolina Energy Office

The South Carolina Energy Office

The Energy Office, housed within the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff, serves as the principal energy planning entity for the state. The mission of the Energy Office is to advance South...