2014 SaskEnergy Annual Report
TABLE OF CONTENTS!
PAGE COLOUr GRADE LEVEL
K - 2
Where does natural gas come from? What’s a Fossil Fuel?..................................... Natural gas in your homE............ What’s that smell?....................... Staying safe around natural gas................................... Testing your safety knowledgE ...................................... CO ALARM SAFETY............................ How to save energy.......................
1 4 7
3 - 5
GUS JR.
6 - 8
10
13 21 25
8.5M|2018|35-100-113|V1
where does natural gas come from? What’s a fossil fuel?
DCUFOWECTSNSOHP GNCRMQVWAYPS I UJ WSUMXEBGYKGESX I OODOURLESSALJPN DLCNRABFOPSRRXG A IHI RGOWJXLUYEX ASNUNSRQLB IOXKC IWTOSAQEJTNLBWO BAQ I STGEDHEOXMU NJLGUAXRENLCQSL SSUBANUXOHUXLAP ZXPZUTKRXJMGMGF GDYRATNEMI DESWF DMOVENAHTEMWYAU XSHFKWYGRNAAJRP
COLOURLESS DINOSAUR FOSSILS METHANE NATURAL GAS ODOURLESS
start here!
ORGANIC GAS LINE RAW GAS
SEDIMENTARY UNDERGROUND
DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW?
Natural gas comes from plants and animals that died millions of years ago. Pieces of these old plants and animals found underground are called fossils. After a long time, these plant and animal materials turn into fossil fuels that can be burned to produce light, heat and power. Natural gas is a fossil fuel.
Most fossils are found in sedimentary rocks like limestone, sandstone clay and chalk. To find them, look along the seashore or dried-up river and stream beds.
1
2
Play with a friend! Ask them to give you these words: 1. Adjective: 2. Flower: 3. Adjective: 4. Animal: 5. Something Gross: 6. Something Cool in Your Neighbour’s Yard: 7. Favourite Restaurant: 8. Favourite Store: 9. Celebrity Name: 10. Name of a Friend: 11. Creepy Creatures: 12. Verb Ending in “ing”:
NATURAL GAS IIN YOUR HOME
Natural gas is a fossil fuel made from organic materials millions of years old. These include plants like the ADJECTIVE FLOWER and animals like the ancient ADJECTIVE ANIMAL . Normally natural gas is odourless and colourless, but for safety we add a smell to it that reeks worse than SOMETHING GROSS . We think it smells like rotten eggs! 5. If your parents need to do work in the yard, they should visit ClickBeforeYouDig.com and we can come out to show them where the natural gas lines are. Then they can build their nice new deck, fence or SOMETHING COOL IN YOUR NEIGHBOUR’S YARD . Natural gas helps heat homes and businesses. That means 6. 1. 2. 3. 4.
BARBECUE For yummy summer meals.
OVEN To cook your tasty food.
FIREPLACE To keep you cozy in winter.
FURNACE VENT To warm up your home.
HOT WATER To keep your dishes clean.
7.
8.
and
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT are probably heated by natural gas. There’s a good chance the homes of
FAVOURITE STORE
9.
10.
and
are too!
CELEBRITY NAME
NAME OF A FRIEND
In summer, a lot of natural gas is produced — much more than we need. We store it in underground facilities called caverns for when we need more in winter. But don’t worry, there won’t be any CREEPY CREATURES VERB ENDING IN ‘ING’ in these caverns! 11. 12.
DID YOU KNOW?
Natural gas is used all over your home. It keeps you warm when it’s cold out, heats your water when you take a shower and can even be used to cook food on the stove or barbecue! DID YOU KNOW?
Natural gas is a mixture of different gases. It’s called a ‘raw’ gas and must be processed before it can be used. Usually it doesn’t have any colour or odour, but we make it stink by adding mercaptan. If there’s a leak, you’ll smell it!
3
4
RIDDLE ME THIS Solve the riddles below! Each answer is an appliance that uses natural gas in your home.
Light me up for a summer treat.
DRYER BARBECUE STOVE FIREPLACE FURNACE
I’ll give you something warm to eat.
Please watch me close, I am quite strong. Give me ten minutes; your soup won’t take long.
If I see laundry, I begin to rumble. Peer inside, and you’ll find where clothes tumble.
WATER HEATER PATIO HEATER
I warm up the pipes, with hot hot heat. Without this, your morning routine would be incomplete.
I’m bigger than a candle and I give more light. When it’s dark at home, I make the living room cozy and bright.
DID YOU KNOW?
Natural gas appliances can help your family save lots of money over time. It costs less than propane when cooking on your barbecue. It also costs less than electricity when heating your home or water. DID YOU KNOW?
Natural gas is better for the environment compared to other fossil fuels (like oil or gasoline). Natural gas appliances are also more efficient. You can dry clothes quicker, heat water faster, and bake better, too!
5
6
It’s time to use your senses. Draw a line connecting each sign of a natural gas leak with the correct sense. If it’s not a sign of a leak, cross it out!
WHAT’’s THAT SMELL?
DID YOU KNOW?
You can use your senses to see if there is a gas leak at your home. Smell skunk or rotten eggs? See bubbling water, ground frosting, or a large area of brown vegetation? Hear a high-pitched hiss or loud roar? There might be a leak. Leave the area immediately and tell an adult to call SaskEnergy to come check it out.
We add a stinky smell to natural gas so you can tell if there is a leak! It smells like rotten eggs or a skunk. If you smell something yucky in your house, make sure you tell your parents or an adult and get outside.
7
8
Stayiing Safe Around Natural Gas
36
37
38
1
2
41
35
3
34
4
33
7
6
5
32
8
9
10
31
11
15
30
14
12
16
13
29
28
17
24
23
19
21
18
25
22
20
DID YOU KNOW?
You have a meter on your house that brings natural gas into your home and counts how much you use! You should always make sure there is no snow or ice on it (but make sure you never hit it when cleaning it). Also, be careful not to tie anything to it (like your bike). This will help keep you and your family safe.
9 9
10
SAFETY STORIES Annie is helping her dad build a deck in their backyard. We’ve started the comic for you! Using everything you’ve learned about digging safe, we want you to finish the story.
Add a word from th sentence so that it makes sense. e word bank t 1. There are __________ gas lines underneath your yard. o each
2. If you dig in the wrong spot, these lines can be __________.
3. The person __________ and the people around them can be seriously injured.
4. Before your family or anyone else digs in your yard, visit ClickBeforeYouDig.com to arrange for a __________.
5. Also remember, if you see coloured __________ in your yard, or neighbourhood, don’t pull them out of the gr ound. 6. That way, we can make sure everyone is able to dig __________. Word Bank line locate safely damaged digging natural flags
DID YOU KNOW?
Natural gas is lighter than air. It will spread and disappear unless it is kept in something (like gas lines or a tank). It can also light on fire, so you always need to be careful when using it.
Even if a digging job seems simple like planting a tree, putting up a fence or building a deck, your parents still need to get a line locate and practice safe digging. Visit ClickBeforeYouDig.com to get a line locate and always follow a safe work plan.
11
12
TESTIING YOUR SAFETY KNOWLEDGE
With help from a grown up, carefully cut along the solid black lines. Then, fold along the dotted lines. Next, glue the matching letters together. Keep these cutouts around to remind you to be safe. Can you guess what they will be?
B
A
A
B
13
14
Install a natural gas and carbon monoxide alarm. Move ahead 2 spaces.
You planted a tree! And got your line locate done before planting. Move ahead 2 spaces.
Tongue twister! Say “fossil fuel” 5 times fast. If you laugh, go back 5 spaces.
Do you smell natural gas? Report it to SaskEnergy and stay safe. Move ahead 3 spaces.
Your meter has ice build up. Go back 2 spaces and ask an adult to carefully clean it.
SAFETY FIRST! Roll again. Roll 5 or 6 and win the game! Roll 1-4 and miss that many turns.
er rolls. Highe play
What stinks? Phew! It’s a skunk, not a natural gas leak.
The furnace needs fixing! Go back 3 spaces and
Oops! You left the stove on. Roll the dice and go back that many spaces.
You’re learning about natural gas! Skip ahead 3 spaces.
You reminded an adult to clean the furnace filter! Move ahead 1 space.
call a SaskEnergy Network Member.
It’s so c-c-c-cold! Turn on the natural gas fireplace!
Use your ears. You hear a high-pitched noise and find a natural gas leak. Call SaskEnergy and roll again.
It’s time to install a new deck. Click Before You Dig. Safely identify buried utility lines and roll again.
You built a fence! And lines were marked with flags before starting. Move ahead 2 spaces.
You had your appliances checked! Move ahead 3 spaces.
15
16
B
DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE T So O KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE. me of the appliances in your home, like the furnace, dryer, boiler, or even vehicles, need to burn fuel to work. carbon mo When appliances don’t burn fuel correctly, they can crea te noxide, also known as “CO”. CO is an invisible gas. You can’t see it, taste it, or smell it, similar to Wifi in your house. When carbon monoxide is in the air, it can be very dangerous. Breathing in carbon mono alarm ca xide can cause CO poisoning. A carbon monoxide n tell you if there’s carbon monoxide in the air and protect you and your family. It works just like a smok , e alarm. We recommend having a CO alarm on every floor of your home.
A
A
B
Keeping you, your family and even your pets safe is really important. If you want to be extra careful at home, your parents can install a multi-gas alarm that will alert you about CO and natural gas (but don’t worry, if you’re a little gassy it won’t sound the alarm!). DID YOU KNOW?
17
18
Do you know more about gas than Gus does? Let’s see about that!
GAME MILESTONES
LifeLines
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE A GAS GENIUS! ALL QUESTIONS RIGHT
50:50
50:50 Use your 50:50 and the host will eliminate two of the incorrect answers. This question just got quite a bit easier hey? You can only use a 50:50 once per team per game, so use it wisely.
9 QUESTIONS RIGHT
Gasasaurus?
8 QUESTIONS RIGHT
7 QUESTIONS RIGHT WOW, You SHOULD BE A GAS SCIENTIST! 6 QUESTIONS RIGHT
Ask a Teacher Ask a teacher what they think the correct answer is. Do you believe them? You can only Ask a Teacher once per team per game.
A
5 QUESTIONS RIGHT
1 2 3
Play with 2 to 5 people. Choose one player to be the host and divide the rest of the players into two teams. The host uses the Host Sheet provided on page 32 to guide players through the questions. Use the Gus Player Markers on page 30 to mark where the teams are on the Game Milestones. Start at number one and see if you can make it all the way to the top! The host will ask questions to both teams at the same time. Players on each team will take turns to answer questions individually without help. Each team member whispers his or her final answer to the host for each question. Each team has one “50:50”, one “Ask the Teacher”, and one “Team-Help” to use during the game. The team to answer the most questions correctly wins.
4 QUESTIONS RIGHT
You’re Getting pretty gas smart. 3 QUESTIONS RIGHT
Team-Help Ask your teammate(s) for help. All of your brains working together are better than one. Team-Help can only be used once per team per game, so work together on this one.
4 5 6
2 QUESTIONS RIGHT
1 QUESTION RIGHT
7
19
20
DECORATE YOUR CO ALARM BUDDY The carbon monoxide alarm in your house might sound scary when it goes off, but it’s there to keep you and your family safe! Colour some fun shapes and cut them out to make an alarm buddy. Don’t forget! You and your family should test your alarm every 6 months. Try keeping your alarm buddy on your fridge as a reminder.
Being exposed to carbon monoxide can be dangerous. If your alarm goes off and you have flu-like symptoms, tell your parents, leave your house and call 911.
21
22
Keep the vents outside your house clear of ice, snow and icicles in the winter so carbon monoxide doesn’t get stuck inside.
Have a carbon monoxide alarm on every floor.
Test your alarm and check the batteries every 6 months.
Don’t run vehicles in the garage, even if the door is open.
23
23
24
How to SAVE ENERGY
GAS LINES and Bones
Get one dice and pick a game piece from the back of this book. Each player rolls the dice. Highest roll goes first. When you get to a spot with a gas line, crawl up. When you get to a spot with a bone, slide down. Take turns. First person to
1
2
3
7 8
finish wins. Good luck!
If you’re not scared, look for spider webs in your basement, these are a sign that you might have a draft! Show your parents so they can seal up the cracks to keep the cold air out.
25
28
What energy saving ideas are in your future? Great tips are at your fingertips!
Turn off the tap when you’re brushing your teeth. It makes a difference. And that’s the tooth!
Turn down the thermostat when you go to bed. You won’t notice a difference. You’ll be sleeping!
5
6
Ask a friend to tell you a number. Open the fortune teller horizontally and vertically that many times. Then ask your friend to choose a colour. Open that triangle and read the energy saving idea! Tell your friend, “It’s up to you to make it come true!”
1 2
3 4 5
Natural gas burns cleaner than other fossil fuels but using less energy is the best way to make a big difference! Turning down the heat at night or when you’re not home is a great way to use less and save your family money.
Start with the backside of the paper. Fold the sheet twice diagonally and open it again.
Once again, fold all four corners to the centre.
Fold all four corners to the centre.
Fold the bottom half to the top.
Fold the paper in half from bottom to top, then unfold. Fold the paper in half from left to right, then unfold.
Turn the paper over.
Tuck your thumbs and forefingers into the four openings.
27
26
You wake up with no clean clothes so you head to the basement to do laundry.
Do a full load in cold water. That will save Mom and Dad money, right?
The washer and dryer aren’t working like they used to. Time for a new upgrade?
Do a small load of laundry in hot water. Your white shirts need to look fresh at school!
Skip chore day completely and go back to bed.
You head out for a shopping day with the parents.
Nope! Head back upstairs.
Skip the laundry. There are other chores you need to do! At a Network Member store, your parents buy a new ENERGY STAR ® washer and dryer. Fancy!
Is there anything else you can do down here? The furnace filter needs cleaning... but you know you’re not supposed to touch it.
Get Mom or Dad to swap out the old filter. They dust off the furnace and check when the next maintenance is scheduled.
No new washer/dryer today. But you do pick up a cozy new sweater from your favourite store.
Time for dishes! There’s about half a load in the dishwasher, with a handful of cups and plates in the sink as well.
You think the dishes can probably wait.
It’s getting late (and a little chilly). Time to head home?
It’s been a long day of hard work. Time for a shower.
Load the rest of the dishes and select the ‘energy saver’ setting.
Start the half-full dishwasher on high power and finish the rest later.
Turn up the heat and sit down to watch TV.
Take a long hot shower and relax!
Throw on a sweater and curl up to read your book.
Take a quick shower at a cooler temperature.
You didn’t get very much accomplished today. Tomorrow, you’ll be more efficient!
You were pretty efficient today! Good work, tomorrow you can try to reach peak efficiency.
You could definitely be more efficient. There’s room for improvement!
Great job! You got through the day as efficiently as possible.
Your family can save a lot of energy with your washing machine alone. About 90% of the energy used to wash your clothes is used to heat the water. Help the environment and save some money by using cold water and washing full loads.
29
30
31
32
CHAPTER 2 I spy
CHAPTER 1 PIPELINE PASSAGE
Word Quest!
Riddle ME THIS
Light me up for a summer treat. I’ll give you something warm to eat. BARBECUE If I see laundry, I begin to rumble. Peer inside, and you’ll find where clothes tumble. CLOTHES DRYER I warm up the pipes, with hot hot heat. Without this, your morning routine would be incomplete. WATER HEATER Please watch me close, I am quite strong. Give me ten minutes; your soup won’t take long. STOVE TOP I’m bigger than a candle and I give more light. When it’s dark at home, I make the living room cozy and bright. FIREPLACE
DCUFOWECTSNSOHP GNCRMQVWAYPS I UJ WSUMXEBGYKGESX I OODOURLESSALJPN DLCNRABFOPSRRXG A IHIRGOWJXLUYEX ASNUNSRQLB I OXKC IWTOSAQEJTNLBWO BAQI STGEDHEOXMU NJLGUAXRENLCQSL SSUBANUXOHUXLAP ZXPZUTKRXJMGMGF GDYRATNEMI DESWF DMOVENAHTEMWYAU XSHFKWYGRNAAJRP
Apply glue or tape.
33
34
Are You Smarter Than A Gasasaurus? HOW TO BE THE HOST 1. Congratulations on becoming the host! As the host, you hold the key to all knowledge—so make sure you keep it secret and play fair.
2. Once the teams have been assembled, ask each question to both teams at the same time.
3. Get the player from each team who is answering the current question to whisper their final answer into your ear.
4. Once both teams have given you their final answers, reveal the correct answer.
5. Keep track of each team’s progress using the Gus player markers provided on page 30 of the booklet.
6. Once all ten questions have been answered, announce the winning team.
7. Don’t be shy! Host the show with gusto and have some fun with it.
DO YOU KNOW MORE ABOUT GAS THAN GUS DOES? LET’S SEE ABOUT THAT!
1. Which of the following can you use to detect a natural gas leak? A. Your eyes B. Your ears C. Your nose D. All of the above
Host Answer: You can use your eyes, nose and ears to detect a leak. If you think there is a leak leave your home right away, don’t use any electronics or appliances, and call SaskEnergy to stay safe. 2. When building a new deck or fence in your yard, which of the following should you do first?
A. Make the deck out of a deck of cards B. Dig a hole in the ground with power tools C. Go to ClickBeforeYouDig.com and request a line locate D. Ask your neighbour to do all of the work for you
Host Answer: It’s best to be careful when doing any landscaping and construction in your yard. Hitting an underground line can be dangerous. Plan any digging project ahead of time and be sure to get the undergound gas lines located. Got it? Perfect! 3. Which of these is NOT a possible source of carbon monoxide in your home? A. Barbecuing indoors B. A furnace vent blocked with ice C. A running car in the garage D. A washer Host Answer : A washer doesn’t produce carbon monoxide, but all of the others do. Carbon monoxide leaks can put your family at risk. Check to make sure there is a carbon monoxide alarm installed in your home and make sure you know the sources that it can come from. 4. Natural gas is a fossil fuel, and it’s been around a while. When was it first used? A. In the 1990s B. 500 years ago C. Almost 3000 years ago D. When the dinosaurs were alive Host Answer : Natural gas was discovered by accident in ancient China between 2500 and 3000 years ago! It is a gas that is made up mainly of methane.
35
36
5. Can you dig it? Which of these activities would you NOT need to go to ClickBeforeYouDig.com for? A. Planting trees
B. Mowing the lawn C. Doing landscaping D. Building a shed Host Answer : Mowing the lawn doesn’t need any digging, so you’re all good. But! If you’re doing any digging, landscaping, excavating, or construction work always Click Before You Dig. 6. Natural gas is odourless. SaskEnergy adds what to natural gas for your safety so that you can smell it if there is a leak? A. Mercaptan Host Answer : Your nose knows when it smells Mercaptan. It has been said to smell like rotten eggs, old cabbage, or dirty socks. It is a harmless scent that makes natural gas easier to find with your nose. 7. If you think you smell natural gas, what should you do? A. Tell your family and leave the home or area right away B. Don’t use any appliances, lights, TVs, vehicles, lighters or matches C. Ask an adult to call SaskEnergy’s 24-hour emergency line from a safe location D. All of the above Host Answer : Natural gas leaks are serious business. Make sure you do all the steps you need to stay safe and call SaskEnergy’s 24-hour emergency line 1-888-7000-GAS (427). 8. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly. Too much carbon monoxide forms if there isn’t enough air and ventilation when burning fuel like: A. Natural gas B. Skunk perfume C. Old dirty socks D. Aspartame
CHAPTER 3 COUNT IT UP! Skunk = 11 Egg = 10 Nose = 9 Matching Mania
CHAPTER 5 Word Finding Frenzy
1. Natural 2. Damaged 3. Digging 4. Line locate
5. Flags 6. Safely
B. Propane C. Kerosene D. Any of the above
Host Answer : Signs of carbon monoxide include stuffy air, build up of moisture on windows and walls, a yellow flame in a natural gas appliance instead of blue, or if your alarm is beeping. Always be aware of your surroundings. It could save your life! 9. Uh oh! One of your parents digs into the ground without a proper line locate and accidentally hits an underground line. Which of the following DON’T they do?
A. Run away and pretend it didn’t happen B. Call SaskEnergy’s 24-hour emergency line C. Turn off all machinery D. Leave the area immediately and stop others from getting close
If you guessed all 10 correctly, Gus thinks you might be his genius cousin! I f you guessed 6-9 correctly, Gus says that’s pretty good for a human! If you guessed 5 or less correctly, don’t feel bad. Gus has had millions of years to learn this stuff. Host Answer : In order to keep your home safe, your parents should always have a smoke alarm and multi-gas alarm in your house. That way, if there’s ever a fire or a leak, you’ll know right away. Plus, annual furnace maintenance service will help make sure your heating equipment is running safely and efficiently. Host Answer : A damaged natural gas line can be extremely dangerous, so never ignore it if a line has been hit. Call SaskEnergy’s 24-hour emergency line and follow all the steps needed to keep yourself and others safe. Don’t take chances and guess where the gas line is. Before digging in the yard, have the underground lines marked. 10. SaskEnergy wants people to be safe. What don’t they encourage people to buy? A. Smoke alarm B. Multi-gas alarm C. Annual Furnace Maintenance Service D. Their own pet dinosaur
37
38
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator