About Electricity Now
- Through this resource, we help bridge the gaps in electricity and climate change topics, preparing students to understand and contribute to climate solutions.
- Aligned with the pan-Canadian science curriculum, Electricity Now offers a practical, teacher-friendly “electricity and climate change program in a box” that simplifies complex topics through 6 modules and 13 engaging lessons, including hands-on activities, multimedia resources, and comprehensive teacher and student notes.
- Electricity Now aims not only to educate but also to inspire, fostering career visioning and supporting Canada’s transition to a sustainable energy future.
FAQ
Find answers to your questions about the Electricity Now resource and how it can benefit your school board’s students.
Why teach this program?
Electricity Now closes current electricity and climate change education gaps while also providing career visioning opportunities to youth.
How long is the program?
Electricity Now is designed to be taught in class over 6 – 8 weeks.
Is there a cost?
The Electricity Now development costs have been paid for by founding organizations and Registered Power Partners to remove the funding burden from school boards.
The Electricity Now implementation costs within each Power Partner service territory will be determined by the speed, scale, and scope of the desired rollout in consultation between the local Power Partner and individual school boards. The desire is to minimize costs to school boards.
What’s included in the resource?
Electricity Now is built on the mandated National Canadian Grade 9/10 Science Curriculum, and includes:
- 6 Modules of 2 Lessons each plus an Introductory Lesson – Total 13 Lessons
- Several applicable videos and websites to enhance learning
- Activities for academic and hands-on learners
- Teacher notes
- Student notes
- What format is the program delivered in?
What format is the program delivered in?
Electricity Now Is provided digitally in the teaching formats most commonly used in schools today such as Google Slides, Microsoft, etc.
How can I get Electricity Now into my school board?
Electricity NowT is being systematically rolled out by registered Electricity NowTM Power Partners to interested school boards across Canada.