Hawaii+Lab+School


 * Hawaii Lab School**
 * Ms. Holm's 6th Grade Class**

Your Task: Use your classroom combined data to answer the questions below to share in how to save the world.

1. What were the biggest vampires you found?

The biggest vampires we found were the rice cooker, Keurig coffee maker, and DVD player.

2. How much money could your class save each month by unplugging vampires?

Our class could save $180.71 each month by unplugging even just a few vampires.

3. How much CO2 would be reduced if your class unplugged the vampires each month?

We could reduce 691.71 lbs of CO2 each month.

4. What was the most surprising thing you found while studying this standby power unit?

Students were most surprised about the CO2 emissions from these devices. Many seemed more concerned about how it is affecting the environment and global climate change than how much it costs! Students were also surprised at how much energy is wasted just from devices that are not even in use. Seeing the effects of vampires in our school and state made a big impact. One student commented how easy it is to just unplug a device when you are not using it, and it can make such a big difference. Another student said, "I'm wondering why doesn't everyone care about these [vampire devices]? This is a huge problem that will directly affect you!"