Energy House Challenge
Be Energy Smart with the Louisiana Office of Energy
- For Teachers
- In Person
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Cost Associated
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617 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Description
Are you ready to take on the Energy House Challenge? Students team up in groups of 2–3 to design and build the most energy-efficient home—with prizes on the line!
This two-part lesson begins with a virtual kickoff on insulation and energy conservation. From there, students have at least two weeks of class time to engineer their houses. Each kit comes with a box foundation that must be used, but students are encouraged to get creative by adding their own insulating and decorating materials.
When construction is complete, the Be Energy Smart team returns for testing day! Homes are judged for energy efficiency, and students also vote on the best-looking house. Prizes are awarded for both—so bring your brightest ideas and boldest designs!
The Louisiana Office of Energy’s Be Energy Smart program is thrilled to bring FREE Virtual and In-Classroom Visits to K–12 students across the state! Our lessons are hands-on, exciting, and designed to spark curiosity about energy and conservation.
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Squishy Circuits & Sidekick Circuits – Students dive into the world of electricity with fun, hands-on circuit building activities.
Looking for something more advanced? Take on the Energy House Challenge! In this two-part lesson, high school students engineer, insulate, and test a model home (built from a cardboard box) to see whose design is the most energy efficient. The sky’s the limit—who will build the winning house?
✅ All materials are provided whenever possible, so you can focus on the fun of learning.
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Created:
Aug. 26, 2025, 9:19 p.m. -
Published:
Aug. 27, 2025, 1:53 p.m.