Electricity Now® closes current electricity and climate change education gaps while also providing career visioning opportunities to youth.
Electricity Now®
Providing high school students with essential knowledge on electrification, climate solutions and career pathways in Canada’s evolving energy sector.
Program Status
- Status
- Active
- Start Date
- November 26, 2024
About the education resource
Electricity Now® is a bilingual, standardized science education resource designed for Grade 9 and 10 students, developed collaboratively by EHRC and Electricity Canada and supported by leading electricity industry organizations.
- Through this resource, we help bridge the gaps in electricity and climate change topics, preparing students to understand and contribute to climate solutions.
- Aligned with the pan-Canadian science curriculum, Electricity Now® offers a practical, teacher-friendly “electricity and climate change program in a box” that simplifies complex topics through 6 modules and 13 engaging lessons, including hands-on activities, multimedia resources, and comprehensive teacher and student notes.
- Electricity Now® aims not only to educate but also to inspire, fostering career visioning and supporting Canada’s transition to a sustainable energy future.
FAQ
Find answers to your questions about Electricity Now® and how it can benefit your students.
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Why teach this program?
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How long is the program?
Electricity Now® is designed to be taught in class over 6–8 weeks.
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Is there a cost?
The Electricity Now® development costs have been paid for by founding organizations and Registered Power Partners to remove the funding burden from school boards.
The Electricity Now® implementation costs within each Power Partner service territory will be determined by the speed, scale, and scope of the desired rollout in consultation between the local Power Partner and individual school boards. The desire is to minimize costs to school boards.
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What’s included in the resource?
Electricity Now® is built on the mandated National Canadian Grade 9/10 Science Curriculum, and includes:
- 6 modules of 2 lessons each plus an introductory lesson (13 lessons total)
- Several applicable videos and websites to enhance learning
- Activities for academic and hands-on learners
- Teacher notes
- Student notes
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What format is the program delivered in?
Electricity Now® Is provided digitally in the teaching formats most commonly used in schools today such as Google Slides, Microsoft Office, etc.
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How can I get Electricity Now® into my school board?
Electricity Now® is being systematically rolled out by registered Electricity Now® Power Partners to interested school boards across Canada. Fill out the contact form at electricitynow.ca to learn more about availability in your school board.
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Empower your teachers with Electricity Now®
Interested in introducing Electricity Now® to your school board?
Complete the contact form to learn more about availability.
Power Partners
Developed collaboratively by EHRC and Electricity Canada and supported by leading electricity industry organizations.
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EHRC
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Electricity Canada
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Alectra Utilities
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Canadian Nuclear Association
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CUSW
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Elexicon Energy
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Fortis Alberta
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Georgian College
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Hydro One
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Hydro Ottawa
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NB Power
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Nova Scotia Power
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Saint John Energy
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SaskPower
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Toronto Hydro
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Waterpower Canada
