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CFL Fundraisers

There are some easy ways to save money and some easy ways to save energy. Switching to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs is an easy way to save money AND energy. A CFL School Fundraiser will make it easy for your families to be smart and save money while supporting the school. Everyone wins! The more bulbs you sell the more money you'll raise and the more money your families will save. We think you will find that a CFL School Fundraiser is:

Education Plans For Energy Savings

Our children will inherit a planet and have the responsibility to leave it better than the one they found. We parents share that duty. Children must learn at an early age how to change things for the better. MySchoolLights wants to help all students discover what they can do to save energy. Replacing incandescent bulbs with CFLs is the easiest thing we all can do. The future will be different though as more fuel efficient cars reduce consumption and renewable resources replace current energy supplies. The choices we and our children make can change things for the better. It's time to get started. And a CFL fundraiser is the easiest way to get going.

For great education, outreach, student and teacher resources, click here.

For interesting activities for kids grades K-9, vist the Energy Kid's Page and for more fun activities, downloads & lesson plans for adults and kids, go to EnergyHog.org


In The Classroom Activities

  • Identifying School's Main Uses
  • Calculating Energy Footprint
  • Lessons on Energy Sources - Where It Comes From And How We Use It
  • Ways To Save Energy (Integrate With Math and Science)

Activities For Parents And Kids

  • Signing Up For Energy Star Pledge
  • Counting Lights at Home
  • Graphing Bulbs by Room
  • Graphing Bulbs by Type
  • Estimating Number of Hours Different Bulbs Are Used
  • Adding/Calculating Potential Savings
  • Estimating The Family's Energy Use And Carbon Footprint
  • Drawing, Coloring Energy Sources, Energy Creation, Energy Use
  • Writing Stories About Energy Savings