About Take Action!

Take Action! Brings Energy Education Home

A hands-on program that helps students understand energy, make practical changes at home and share what they learn with their families.

For
Grades 3 – 5
Available
spring and fall
See what the program includes

Implemented by the National Energy Foundation (NEF)

NEF turns the partnership into a classroom ready program.

NEF designs the curriculum, coordinates registration and delivery of materials and supports teachers throughout the program. For more than 50 years, NEF has been dedicated to cultivating energy literacy.

Curriculum
Standards aligned lessons and activities
Delivery
Program materials, scheduling and classroom coordination
Support
Direct help for teachers from registration through follow-up

What is included

Everything Needed to Take Part

Students learn in class, try what they learned at home and report what changed.

Take Action Kit

Energy saving items students can install and use at home with their families

Family Guide

A take-home guide which helps students and families learn together

Home Energy Worksheet (HEW)

A practical activity that turns each lesson into action at home

Teacher Ready Lessons

Standards aligned materials, activities and support for the classroom

From educators

What Teachers Say About the Program

This is an excellent program for both curriculum and safety.

Classroom educator

I loaded the website directly into the learning platform that the students use so they have access.

Classroom educator

This was great information. Some of our parents had no idea themselves. Thanks for making our families more aware.

Classroom educator

Questions about the program?

Talk with the Team that Runs It

Ask about eligibility, registration, materials or classroom support.

National Energy Foundation800-616-8326