MaGicEnergy™
MaGicEnergy is a live, 30-minute energy/environmental education program for elementary and middle school students. The show is adaptable for both elementary (K-5) and middle school (6-8) audiences. The fast-paced program combines a strong environmental and energy message with juggling, humor, magic, special effects, storytelling and plenty of audience interaction.

MaGicEnergy was created in 2002-2003 by MGE in collaboration with performing artist, Bob Kann, a Madison-based educator and entertainer. "We Need Energy" is the major theme of the program with environmental subthemes woven throughout it to demonstrate the relationship of responsible energy use and environmental quality.

MaGicEnergy Leaders Guide - Middle School Version (6-8) [PDF - 1.5 MB]

KEEP - Teacher Professional Development
MGE is proud to be a sponsor of the comprehensive K-12 KEEP Energy Education Program. KEEP was created to promote energy education in Wisconsin. More than 2,000 teachers statewide have taken the college-credit course and are actively using the KEEP curriculum. Through hands-on activities and discussion, learn how to enhance your students understanding of energy and energy concepts. Course credit is available. Classroom and online courses available.

MGE offers local KEEP courses for teachers in our service area. Teachers who take the course receive the KEEP Activity Guide and one graduate credit through UW-Stevens Point.

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Portable energy meter/Watt's up?

• A supplemental device for measuring voltage, electricity cost and electric consumption
• Used on 110-volt alternating appliances up to 15 amps
• Appropriate for grades 4-12
• Can be borrowed for up to two weeks in your classroom

For more information
Portable Energy Meter

Journey to the Future
Discovering Renewable Energy
CD-ROM, Grades 6-12

Produced by MGE, Journey to the Future chronicles MGE's commercial wind farm in Kewaunee County. Student and teacher sections allow you to download complete lesson plans, a glossary, Web site directory and more.

Energy Trunk
The Energy Trunk is available to KEEP course graduates at no cost. The trunk is full of educational resources specifically for the middle grades (5-7). The trunk contains materials for five popular KEEP activities (Station Break, Circuit Circus, Cost of Leasing Energy, At Watt Rate and Demolishing Returns) as well as videos and other resources.

For more information or to schedule a performance
Contact Jim Jenson at 252-7091 or e-mail eduservices@mge.com.

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