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We’ve learned that through engaging kids’

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• Engaged 900,000 kids in 900+ schools

through live theatre and digital-led programs!

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They actually go home and become superhero change agents in their families!

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Group Activity:

Write an energy saving rap!

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Ke Key ingredients ingredients

• 1. Storylines and superheroes
• 2. Power of arts-based acLviLes
• 3. GamificaLon to drive change

Ke Key ingredients ingredients

• 1. Storylines and superheroes
• 2. Power of arts-based acLviLes
• 3. GamificaLon to drive change

Together, they’re a powerful combina>on for inspiring and empowering kids as superhero agents of change.

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amification to drive change ation to drive change

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TURNING OFF LIGHTS

(no sacrifice, minimal effort)

SHORTER SHOWERS

(small sacrifice, minimal effort)

NOT IDLING VEHICLE

(some sacrifice, some effort required)

DRIVING LESS

(sacrifice and effort required)

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amification – laddered appr ation – laddered approach

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Measuring our Measuring our impact impact

• 1. Took advice from experts
• 2. Make barrier to parLcipaLon as low

as possible

• 3. Go beyond the choir
• 4. Ensure parental buy-in
• 5. Avoid privacy wrangling with schools

= indicators of change (YES/NO quesLons)

2015/16 results 2015/16 results

• 62% of families reporLng turning off

lights more

• 64% having shorter showers
• 65% idling less
• 63% speeding less
• 55% driving less
• Over 90% of teachers over last 4 years

would recommend to a colleague

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In the liter n the literature ature

“Effects of a behaviour change interven>on for Girl Scouts on child and parent energy-saving behaviours.” Hilary Boudet, Oregan State University June Flora, Stanford University

5% ini>ally and 3% longer-term saving in electricity