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Satuel — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:13:29 CDT

American Non-Idle

Team Alpha is holding a contest available to all Olympus Junior High students and parents. In the contest we are going to see how many minutes students parents spend that they could be Idling but aren't. The person with the most minutes in the end will receive a Razor Scooter!!! Second and third places will receive a candy bar. Remember this is for Olympus Jr. High students ONLY. If you happen to be a student at OJH you will receive a form to take home to your parents. It will require parents signature so don't try anything sneaky!

Getting Started

Team Alpha is a new organization and is still getting started so we haven't done much yet but have some plans for the future. We are planning on putting an anti-idling banner up at a location TBA. As soon as we get permission to put a banner up, we will post it on our web-site so you can look for it. It'll be totally awesome!!!!! We also are going to post fliers at OJH.

Lexus Eco-Challenge

The Lexus Eco-Challenge is an environmental competition with three challenges that you can enter in, Land, Water, and Air/Climate. Our project is in the Air/Climate category. We encourage students to enter this competition.

Team Alpha

Satuel — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:35:34 CDT

Welcome

This is Team Alpha's website where you can see what Team Alpha is doing in the community to help the environment. You can also see some Ideas on how you can help the environment. We have Ideas for science or environmental projects as well as regular updates on Team Alpha's Projects. Alpha is actually the first letter of the greek alphabet and means a new start or a new beginning (our slogan). Also Team Alpha is a Group entirely made up of teenagers! We support teens in there own projects and want the world to know kids can make a difference. So get out there an make a difference. Make A NEW BEGINNING

Team Alpha Project 1: Getting Started

Right now the Team Alpha is just getting started so we are showing people what we are planning on doing. Team Alpha has been focusing on Anti-Idling. Explore and see the many ways we can reduce pollution and save the environment.

Lexus Eco Challenge

Team Alpha is entering in a contest called the Lexus Eco Challenge. The Lexus Eco Challenge is an environmental challenge and is open to all kids so talk to your teacher about the The Lexus Eco Challenge. For more information click here

Idling Improvment

Satuel — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:20:31 CDT

Before	During	After	Difference
25 Vehicles	N/A	N/A	N/A

This Table shows the number of cars idling at a time at Olympus Jr. High when parents were picking kids up Before, During, and After our project*. We have not yet recorded During and After yet.

*These statistics could vary depending on the outside temperature.

Projects You Can Do

Satuel — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:51:21 CDT

Project: Does the level of air pollution vary during the week?
Difficulty: High School
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Project: How Can You Investigate the Air Quality?
Difficulty: Elementary School
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Project: What is the Effect of Vehicle Exhaust on Hydra?
Difficulty: High School
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Project: Understanding the Greenhouse Effect
Difficulty: Jr. High/Middle School
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Project: Understanding the El Nino Effect
Difficulty: Elementary-Jr. High/Middle School
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Project: How Does Ozone Effect People with Asthma
Difficulty: Jr. High/Middle School-High School
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Project: What Causes Change in Ozone Concentration, and How Do Humans Affect this?
Difficulty: High School
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Project: How Does Changes in the Ozone Layer Effect Antarctica's Penguins?
Difficulty: Jr. High/Middle School
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What You Can Do

Satuel — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:47:36 CDT

There are many things you can do to help the environment, and not all of it involves Idling. Here is some information on what you can do to help the environment, and Make A New Beginning.

Idling
Some people idle there car to warm up the engine, some idle when waiting to pick up kids at school. But the truth is Idling isn't just bad for the environment, it's bad for your car and your health. Idling wastes thousands of gallons of Gasoline in just one minute. Think of how much gas could be saved if no one idled, and more gas means lower gas prices. Idling also causes pollution which can harm peoples health and can lead to global warming. Idling is a waste, why idle your car when it only harms you and the environment.

Coal Power
Coal is often burned for electricity, but when burned it releases many harmful pollutants into the air, such as carbon dioxide. In the state of Utah, where 95% of electricity comes from coal, just breathing the air outside for a day is equivalent to smoking 5 cigarettes. We need to find alternative energy sources such as wind power, solar power, and hydrogen power, none of which release pollution

Phantom Loading
Phantom loading is not very well known. It is when everyday objects such as computers, TVs, and Microwaves use energy even when they're turned off. This can cause lots of energy wasting, which can release pollution if it comes from coal or gas. So when any appliances are not in use turn them off and unplug them, so that they won't waste energy.

CFLs
CFLs, or Compact Florescent Light bulbs, light bulbs that use a lot less energy than normal light bulbs. They may cost more, but they last a lot longer so you won't have to buy as many. In the end you save money. CFLs also are a lot brighter and shine a more natural looking light. Use CFLs to reduce energy consumption and your energy bill.

Recycling
Reduce Reuse Recycle! You can do this to. Recycling reduces the amount of energy put into making more stuff. Recycling also reduces the amount of garbage put into landfills. Eventually our landfills will fill up. Then where will our trash go? If your state or city has a recycling program then you can just put recyclable materials into your blue recycling bin. If you don,t then just collect recyclable materials yourself, and then take them to a nearby recycle plant.

American Non-Idle

Satuel — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:38:17 CDT

This is the flyer for the contest of American Non-Idle. Please Print it off.

American Non-Idle Entry Form

If you are entering turn this in to room 207 after filling it out.

Full Name:_________________________________

Number of minutes spent not idling:______________

Student Signature:____________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________

Please fill out in pen and your parents will be notified of this if you win so no forging.

Remember: you can only enter American Non-Idle if you are an Olympus Jr. High student.