Show Synopsis

This 25-minute live in-school performance features two professional actors who play a variety of characters. Students learn about energy efficiency with the help of Nikki Neutron, a superhero for the energy-saving Eco Guardians. Nikki’s boss, U.R. Fired, informs her that the wasteful supervillain The Sneaker is on the loose. With the help of characters like Thunderstorm and Bert the Dirt Expert, Nikki (and your students) learn all about energy conservation and set out to convince The Sneaker why protecting our planet is important.

Along with the in-school assembly, digital materials are provided to expand upon the educational content of the program.

Topics Covered

  • How we measure energy use
  • How energy is wasted
  • How we conserve energy
  • What renewable resources are

Educational Standards

All NTC programs align with state educational standards, including science, social studies, financial literacy, and health standards, depending on your specific program. Additionally, all programs align with state ELA standards. On this page, you will find links to the relevant standards for your program.

Educational Standards

Why Book

  • NTC’s Eco Guardians program is a great opportunity to inspire your students about how each person’s everyday energy consumption behaviors can make a big impact on the planet’s resources..
  • NTC will complete any paperwork related to permissions for visiting your school/district – and aligns with state and national educational standards.
  • NTC never charges for performances, asks students to buy anything, or captures students’ personal data.

Program Overview Video

Educational Materials Included

This in-school performance comes with a Teacher Toolkit, providing educators with easy-to-use online resources that extend the learning experience.

Digital Activity Book – The activity book contains several program-themed activities to engage elementary school students, that can be completed in the classroom or at home. The book also features a center-spread arts integration activity for students to share with their families.

Hands-on Lesson – These easy-to-use lessons let students and teachers flex their hands-on experience with simple experiments and activities.

Digital Games – Using characters and elements from the program, the digital games are fun to play and offer challenging levels to keep students entertained.

Digital Graphic Novel – The graphic novel offers readers of all kinds an opportunity to learn more about the subject through colorful illustration and exciting storytelling.

Expanded Information – These educational pieces allow the teacher to continue to engage their students with interesting articles related to the program subject matter.

NTC has been touring the United States with free educational programming for over 45 years. Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat viewer, we’re excited to offer this opportunity to you free of charge, provided by organizations in your region that care about the future of your students and our planet.

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