Energy Education Program
Brought to you by Turlock Irrigation District
Welcome Parents & Guardians
Your child is participating in the energy education program, designed to help students understand where their energy comes from, how it’s used, and why conservation matters in our community.
Below, you’ll find a quick overview of what your child is learning in class, how you can support their learning at home, details about the Energy Conservation Kit they brought home, and optional student contests.
We also invite you to complete a short Parent Evaluation. Your feedback helps us understand what worked well, how the program supported your family, and how we can continue improving this experience for future students.
What Your Child Is Doing in Class
During the program, students:
- Learn where our local energy comes from
- Explore how energy is used in and around the home
- Understand why conservation helps to prevent subsidence, protects our aquifers, and future supply
- Practice identifying simple actions that save energy every day
- Prepare to apply what they’ve learned at home using their Energy Conservation Kit
Each lesson builds toward real-world action, not just awareness.
Energy Conservation Kit (Take-Home)
Each student receives a Energy Conservation Kit to take home and use with their family.
The kit includes energy-saving tools designed to be easy, safe, and family-friendly. Students are encouraged to install or use the items with an adult and then reflect on their experience through short online activities.
👉 Installation help and videos are available to walk families through each item step-by-step.
Adult supervision is recommended for all installations. Installation may vary depending on your home’s fixtures.
Student Contests
Students may choose to participate in optional program contests, including:
- Video Contest – creating a short PSA sharing what they learned about energy conservation
- Photo Contest – installed kit products at home
Participation is optional, but encouraged. Contest prizes include Amazon gift cards and publication in the materials for next year.
How Parents Can Support Their Child
You don’t need to be a energy expert — small conversations and simple actions make a big difference Parents can help by:
- Talking with your child about what they’re learning in class
- Helping install or use the Energy Conservation Kit items
- Watching the short installation videos together
- Encouraging your child to complete their online activities
- Looking for easy ways your household can save energy together
These shared experiences help reinforce learning and build long-term conservation habits.
Learn More About Local Energy Conservation Programs
Families interested in learning more about energy conservation can explore additional programs and resources offered by TID:
