Virtual classroom visits
We are now offering free virtual classroom visits, including hands-on materials, so your students can build, discover and learn at a distance. There are multiple lessons to choose from:
- Each lesson includes a fun, interactive self-paced online activity which can be assigned as class time or homework.
- Our staff will join your class to lead your students through an engaging live exploration of your energy and/or sustainability topic.
- We’ll send project materials for your students to reinforce learning objectives.
- We’ll provide worksheets to accompany each lesson.
- Lessons available for all grade levels and target NGSS standards.
To sign up for a free lesson email ETCmail@smud.org.
Upcoming classes
Make STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) come alive for you and your students with free, professional workshops that include hands-on activities and materials.
Please register at least one week prior to the class.
Tuesday, October 11, 5 - 6:45 PM
(In-person)
Learn how to celebrate Halloween with science in this spooktacular event. Come as you are or dress up as your favorite Halloween character while you explore the transformation of energy using dry ice. Other spooky, science activities will also be demonstrated too.
Tuesday, October 18, 4 - 5 PM
(Online)
Did you know that climate change is affecting our lives in Sacramento? We're working to eliminate carbon from our power supply by 2030. Teachers will learn how to simulate the greenhouse effect in a beaker to help understand how carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases behave in our atmosphere.
Tuesday, November 1, 4 - 5 PM
(Online)
Teach your students how to create wearable, light up art. Yes, we can add art to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with a creative spin on textile art.
January - April 2022
YES is a three-day climate and sustainability summit for junior and senior students at high schools in Sacramento county.
Working together in teams, students build a solar race car and compete for fastest car, best design, best engineering and more.
Join SMUD at the Historic Folsom Powerhouse for a family fun day of science activities, exhibits, tours and more.
An exciting two days of teamwork, competition and discovery takes place every year at our Rancho Seco Recreational Area.
Online learning
Explore our library of standards-based lesson plans, hands-on activity guides, educational animated videos, and other STEAM related content.
Get the latest STEM updates in our current Energy Education News newsletter
Parent resources for children
Looking for ways to keep kids engaged while learning at home?
Keep your home learners engaged with age-appropriate, standards-based lessons from SMUD and the National Energy Education Development Project (NEED).
Each lesson will include a short reading, worksheet and additional learning resources. View lessons for:
Powering education
We're proud to light your homes, your businesses and the streets around your neighborhood. And because we're community-owned and not-for-profit, we keep you at the heart of all we do, like supporting local schools with fun, hands-on science education.
Questions? Contact us at 1-916-732-6738 or email etcmail@smud.org