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Labor Day - EAC Closed
Monday, Sept 6
Green Drinks
Tuesday, Sept 7, 5:30 PM
Medici, Normal
Composting Workshop
Thursday, Sept 9, 5:30 PM
Workshop Full
Rain Barrel Workshop
Tuesday, Sept 14, 5:30 PM
Family Eco Adventure: Garbage 101
Monday, Sept 20, 6PM
Freecycle Free-4-All
Saturday, Sept 11, 9AM
Anderson Park, Normal
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Composting Workshop
Monday, Sept 27, 5:30 PM
Screening of Living
Downstream with Sandra Steingraber
Sunday, Oct 17, 1PM
Normal Theater
America Recycles Day
Saturday, Nov 13 10 AM
Children's Discovery Museum

In School Programs
6th and 7th Grades – Energy Bike Play
What is the Energy Bike?
The energy bike is a stationary 21-speed bike designed to demonstrate
fundamental concepts of electricity and energy. The motor mounted to the back
of the bike acts as a generator and is connected to the display board where
light bulbs and other small appliances can be attached. When students ride the
Energy Bike, they are able feel the difference between the energy required to
light an incandescent bulb versus a compact fluorescent bulb or other small
appliances.
Learning Objectives
As a result of the Energy Bike Presentation, students will be able to:
- Use percentages and decimals to calculate energy efficiency
(Illinois Learning Standard 6.A.3).
- Compare quantities using the appropriate units and methods
(Illinois Learning Standard 7-A).
- Construct, read, and interpret graphs and charts to organize and represent data
(Illinois Learning Standard 10.A.3a).
- Explain interactions of energy with matter, including conservation of energy
(Illinois Learning Standard 12.C.3a).
- Identify advantages of energy conservation on local environment
(Illinois Learning Standard 13-B).
- Explain incentive for purchasing energy-efficient technologies
(Illinois Learning Standard 15-C).
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