The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

College of Education and P-16 Integration Division of Academic Affairs

Save on Energy Teacher Grant

The second annual $500 Teacher Grant is now accepting entries. Save On Energy is offering an opportunity for K-8th grade educators to win a grant for their classroom by submitting a lesson plan to help kids learn about energy.

All lessons must check off every requirement on the list below to be considered.

  • Encompass energy and/or sustainability knowledge.
  • Be appropriate for a grade level from kindergarten through eighth grade.
  • Include goals and how you plan to measure students’ understanding.
  • Include a fully detailed description of the lesson plan, handouts, etc., with a list of all materials needed.
  • Be created by one teacher without use of existing prepared educational materials outside of those available on SaveOnEnergy.com.
  • Encourage student development through participation opportunities.

Important Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: October 21, 2016
  • Winners Announced: November 4, 2016

Submit your Lesson Plan

Find more information on the winner selection and contest guidelines here.