We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 6, 2012.

You Did It!

Update #4 · Jun 6, 2012 · 1 comment

You did it! With over 345 funders supporting energy literacy, you raised $21,903 for The Watt: An Energy 101 Primer. We're thrilled to have your enthusiasm and support. All donations to Focus the Nation are tax deductible; all funders will be receiving a letter with tax identification information within the week. Your donation rewards will be delivered in September. In the meantime, we will update you on our progress throughout the summer.

You can continue to support The Watt and Focus the Nation throughout the year through donating on our site. Just click the green "Donate Now" button on the top right corner of the page.  See the screenshot below!

Missed the deadline but wanted to reap the rewards? Contact info@focusthenation.org to be kept up to date about future opportunities to access The Watt (or a concert from Garett Brennan & the Great Salt Licks!).

The Watt is just one of Focus the Nation's many programs. Sign up for the Focus the Nation newsletter, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter to receive updates about FTN's other programs and follow next year's students as they delve into this new version of The Watt.

Thank you again for your support; here's to an energy literate future!

-The Focus the Nation team

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      Creator Michele Benoit on August 22, 2012

      Just rereading this post. I did not receive the letter with tax identification number, etc. I also have not heard any updates since June. Can you give me an updated status for the project & materials? Thanks!

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    A PDF version of the book as soon as it's complete, and our sincere gratitude.

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    A sincere "Thank You" on the Focus the Nation website + the interactive E-BOOK + 4 Focus the Nation pins.

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    The final PRINT version of the book + all above.

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    Thank you on the back page of the book + all above.

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    Signed PRINT copy of the book, with a personalized note from book author Ben Jervey, "American Energy Spectrum" poster or "Timeline of the History of Electricity" poster + all above.

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    Invitation to participate in 8 weekly webinars by energy experts in Fall 2012, along with FTN's Forums-to-Action youth trainees (and we'll give you a certificate of completion of the course) + all above.

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    Lecture & Workshop facilitated by Garett Brennan (Executive Director of Focus the Nation) & Ben Jervey (author of The WATT) on your campus or at your place of business or any other reasonable venue* + all rewards in the $10-$250 range. *You must pay for travel costs for either or both Garett and Ben.

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    TITLE SPONSOR* Your name or logo on the front cover of print and e-book, featured on the FTN website as a "Curricula Partner," opportunity to speak during the kick-off webinar of the fall Forums-to-Action program cycle + all rewards in the $10-$250 range. *Subject to approval by Focus the Nation. Email info@focusthenation.org if interested.

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