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Energy IQ Traveling Lab
 Grades 2-5

Presented by Memphis Light, Gas & Water

The Children’s Museum of Memphis (CMOM) and Memphis Light, Gas & Water (MLGW) have partnered in the development of an energy education program targeting children in grades 2-5. The Energy IQ Traveling Lab is now available to teachers for loan. Each lab includes a curriculum guide and one week’s activities related to concepts of saving energy. Concepts for the labs are aligned with existing curriculum as outlined in the Tennessee curriculum standards in language arts, math, science and social studies. Children learn where energy comes from and how it works, how to become a smarter consumer, and how to estimate and better control their family’s energy usage in order to save energy and help to lower their family’s utility bill. The materials and supplies needed for each activity are included and ready to use, and there's a take-home piece for participating children to share with their families. All activities included in the lab have a hands-on component and address multiple learning styles.

The lab is available for loan to Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools and any other school located in Shelby County at no fee. All other schools outside of Shelby County may rent the lab for $25 per week. Reserve your lab now at 901-458-2678.

For mail or fax, get the Energy IQ Form

To make a reservation online using a credit card:
Online Energy IQ Form

Money Game Traveling Lab
 Grades 4-5

Presented by A.G. Edwards

This giant board game is a unique and engaging way for students to learn about the realities of day-to-day finances. Students form "families" and make "life" decisions related to money while moving about the city on the giant game board. The accompanying unit teaches financial literacy concepts such as earning, budgeting, saving and investing. All materials and assessment tools provided. The program content is linked to Tennessee curriculum standards in math, social studies/economics and English/language arts. A complete list of related standards and SPI’s is provided with the unit.

The game is available for loan to Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools and any other school located in Shelby County at no fee. All other schools outside of Shelby County may rent the game for $25 per week. Reserve your lab now at 901-458-2678.

For mail or fax, get the Money Game Form

To make a reservation online using a credit card:
Online Money Game Form

Pollution Detectives Traveling Lab
 Grade 4

Presented by International Paper

Your students become "Pollution Detectives" and apprehend some of the most notorious polluters known to the waters. A top secret video from headquarters kicks off this fun investigation into water pollution. Students learn while doing in this exciting hands-on format. The inquiry-based unit focuses on water resources, environmental responsibility, and pollution prevention and clean up. Each Traveling Lab includes a complete unit that is designed to take place in your classroom in one week. The concepts in the unit are based on Tennessee Curriculum Standards in reading, math and science. SPIs and science text links are noted in each area for your planning needs. The materials, supplies and consumables required for each activity are included and ready to use. Assessment instruments are included to determine if concepts were learned and SPIs achieved.

The lab is available for loan to Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools and any other school located in Shelby County at no fee. All other schools outside of Shelby County may rent the lab for $25 per week. Reserve your lab now at 901-458-2678.

For mail or fax orders:
Pollution Detectives Form

To make a reservation online using a credit card:
Online Pollution Detectives Form

Curriculum Guides

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