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Educational Resources
Programs Just For Kids!
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KCCI-TV Schoolnet - Along with KCCI-TV 8, weather equipment is installed throughout Iowa at schools and obtains and disseminates real-time weather data via the Internet. This data is also used in the classroom to teach science, math and meteorology. |
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The Super Energy Saver Classroom Kits are designed for school age children grades K-5 including materials to teach students about electricity, electrical safety, energy savings, and renewable energy. The program is designed for teachers or cooperative staff to present to children. The children learn how to become “Super Energy Savers” by taking a checklist, and with the help of their parents, walking through their home to identify energy saving practices. |
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The Touchstone Energy® Kids Zone is a cool place where you can learn about electricity, energy savings and electrical safety. The site also includes some fun games and activities that will help you learn about energy and energy efficiency, as well as lots of information to share with family and friends. Learning about energy has never been this fun and easy! |
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Energy Kids have a new place to play and learn. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has redesigned this website, featuring more than 100 pages of fun educational content for kids, parents, and teachers. With the help of its host, Energy Ant, kids can learn about energy and challenge their brains with energy Sukoku, crossword puzzles, and word searches. |
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Louie the Lightning Bug is a featured character of the "Electric Universe" - this cartoon lightning bug character teaches electrical safety. |
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Character Counts! partners with CIPCO, its member systems, and the Institute for Character Development to facilitate character and ethics training within the communities served by our member electric cooperatives. Character Counts! is the nation's most widely used framework for character development. |
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Safe Electricity is a nationally recognized, multi-media public awareness program designed to compliment the existing safety-education activities of utilities and educators. Safe Electricity provides information through radio and television public service announcements, news releases and articles as well as its comprehensive website which hosts "Electric Universe" and "Electrical Safety World" all dedicated to promoting electrical safety and efficiency. |
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The Get Charged! curriculum kits are a unique educational tool made available through the Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives and Discovery Channel® that conveys a real-world understanding of the power and purpose of electricity, as well as the important role of electric cooperatives played in bringing power to rural America. This initiative enables our member systems to demonstrate their commitment to the communities they serve while providing an effective educational program about electricity and rural electrification. This program is designed for grades 5 through 9. |
Central Iowa Power Cooperative • P.O. Box 2517 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2517
Phone: (319) 366-8011 Fax:(319) 366-8626 • Contact Us
Phone: (319) 366-8011 Fax:(319) 366-8626 • Contact Us
