{"id":2329,"date":"2018-04-24T19:08:07","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T19:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nef1.org\/?p=2329"},"modified":"2018-09-25T11:33:20","modified_gmt":"2018-09-25T17:33:20","slug":"energy-literacy-survey-student-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nef1.org\/energy-literacy-survey-student-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Literacy Survey | Student Data Series Intro"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the 2016-2017 school year, NEF launched an unprecedented initiative call the National Energy Literacy Survey. The energy survey measured high school students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Learn more about this student survey by following this blog series, visiting the National Energy Literacy Survey<\/a> webpage, or reaching out to one of our many energy literacy advocates<\/a> here at NEF.<\/span><\/p>\n

The student survey results are a rich matrix determining a high school student\u2019s level of energy literacy. \u201cEnergy literacy extends beyond simple scientific knowledge. It includes both a clear understanding of energy systems and an ability and willingness to use that knowledge.\u201d*<\/span><\/p>\n

That ability and willingness to use energy knowledge exists in high school students across the US. Specifically, the national survey showed a want to know and do more about energy amongst students.<\/span><\/p>\n

High school seniors were targeted for this national survey because of their pivotal age. Graduating students are taking on greater responsibility for energy consumption and voting choices.<\/span><\/p>\n

This national student survey has identified energy knowledge gaps, with a behavioral and attitudinal understanding about how to target learning. For this reason, the possibilities for energy education in schools are wide-open and endless.<\/span><\/p>\n

This blog series will take a closer look at 10 energy knowledge questions asked in the survey; introducing the survey questions, the energy topic associated, giving ideas about how to fill the knowledge gap, and provide a shareable infographic.<\/span><\/p>\n

National Energy Literacy Survey Series<\/span><\/h2>\n