Living Off the Grid LESSON

by Dynamic Earth Learning

Price: 400 points or $4 USD

Subjects: edtech,science,sel,physicalSciences,lifeScience,earthAndSpaceScience,appliedScience

Grades: 6,7,8,9

Description: Embedded video lesson on first slide! Then students answer 20 questions. Students learn about living off the grid, which means not relying on public utilities and instead generating their own power and collecting their own water. The lesson explores the motivations for living off the grid, such as self-sufficiency, cost savings, sustainability, privacy, and the adventure it offers. It provides tips for getting started, including finding the right location considering weather, natural resources, land quality, and water availability. The importance of heating and water sources, including solar energy and backup power options, is highlighted. The lesson also discusses the significance of gardening, raising livestock, and permaculture practices for self-sufficiency. It mentions the need to adapt to a simpler lifestyle and prioritize essential supplies while letting go of unnecessary possessions. The cost of going off-grid is acknowledged, with the setup expenses of renewable energy systems being a significant factor.