FORT LORAMIE — Fort Loramie fourth grade students completed their learning about energy with the chance to ride the energy bike.
In December, Mrs. Frilling’s classes received a special visit from Abbey Thomas from the Ohio Energy Project and Elizabeth Connor from Pioneer Electric, who brought with them the energy bike.
To spark curiosity about energy in and out of the classroom, the fourth graders participated in the *e3 Smart program. Students spent three weeks learning all about energy science, efficiency principles, and conservation practices through hands-on labs and activities. Students then put their knowledge to the test at home, teaching their families about the importance of energy and its efficient use.
After focusing on energy transformation, Mrs. Frilling’s science class had two guest speakers visit, giving each student who wanted to the chance to pedal the bike. The energy bike transformed their mechanical energy into electrical energy and then to light and heat energy. Students were amazed how much more of their energy it took to power an incandescent light bulb compared to an LED light bulb.
It’s been a couple of years since Fort Loramie students have been able to do this because of COVID, and everyone involved was extremely excited to get the bike back into the school.
