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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Ocean Power [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 20 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at power generated from the ocean, its history, and uses. This is a source that has been minimally developed in Texas and is unlikely to develop in the near future. It...
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Geothermal [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 21 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at geothermal energy, its history, and uses. The economic impact of geothermal energy in Texas is described, and its production, transmission, and availability. Also looks...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Renewable Fuels

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short quiz on the different types of renewable energy sources.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: What Are the Non Wind and Non Solar Renewable Resources in Texas?

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of renewable energy resources in Texas, aside from wind and solar energy. Covers hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Non Renewable Energy Resources

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What nonrenewable energy resources and fossil fuels are and how they form, and the drawbacks of using nonrenewable energy resources.
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Green Learning: Knowing Energy: Renewables

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity and the associated video will allow learners to understand why efficiency and sustainability are important when we use energy. Learners also will design and build their own device that utilizes renewable energy.
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Rew: Renewables Provide Majority of New Us Generating Capacity Through Nov 2016

For Students 9th - 10th
Data was released with the U.S. generated capacity of renewable energy statistics for 2016. The nation is using more alternative resources than in past years.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Can 100% Renewable Energy Power the World?

For Students 9th - 10th
Why don't we exchange our fossil fuel dependence for existence based only on renewables? Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei describe the challenges.
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US Department of Energy

Us Dept of Energy:mining Silicon Througha Single Displacement/redox Reaction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will participate in a laboratory investigation that models the production of silicon. The activity investigates the sources, uses, properties, and importance in the fields of photovoltaics (solar cells/renewable energy) of silicon.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Renew a Bead

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A quantitative illustration of how non-renewable resources are depleted while renewable resources continue to provide energy. The activity requires students to remove beads (units of energy) from a bag (representing a country). A certain...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy Resources and Systems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Several activities are included to teach and research the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources and various energy resources. Students work with a quantitative, but simple model of energy resources to show how rapidly...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Through nine lessons, students are introduced to a range of energy types--electrical, light, sound and thermal-as well as the renewable energy sources of wind, hydro (water) and solar power. Subjects range from understanding that the...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Design a Net Zero Energy Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a concept design of their very own net-zero energy classroom by pasting renewable energy and energy-efficiency items into and around a pretend classroom on a sheet of paper. They learn how these items (such as solar...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Physical Science: Energy Resources

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses nonrenewable and renewable energy resources. Outlines world energy use and ways to conserve energy.
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US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids

For Students 6th - 8th
This comprehensive lesson teaches all about energy, including the different forms, the periodic table, history of human energy use and production, and energy units. It contains an interactive energy calculator, games and activities, and...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy Choices Game

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Use this board game to introduce the concepts of energy use in our lives and the very real impact that personal choices can have on our energy consumption, energy bills and fuel supply. The game begins as students select cards that...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy Systems and Solutions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
The Energy Systems and Solutions unit brings students through the exploration of science and engineering concepts as they relate to energy issues in everyday life. Issues surrounding energy production and energy consumption provide a...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Work, Energy, and Energy Resources: Problems & Exercises

For Students 11th - 12th
This is a list of 74 problems/exercises to solve over the content of Chapter 7: Work, Energy, and Energy Resources from the AP Physics online text.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Energy: Solar Power

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what solar power is, how it is produced, its limitations as an alternative energy source, environmental issues, the importance of analyzing solar power systems on an ongoing basis, and geographical considerations. (Published:...
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State Energy Conservation Office-Texas

State Energy Conservation Office: Feasibility of Photovoltaic Systems [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes how a photovoltaic or PV system works to convert solar energy into electricity. Explains how to estimate what size of PV system is needed and what the cost would be, and provides a worksheet with formulas for calculating...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Organic Solar Energy and Berries

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about how a device made with dye from a plant, specifically cherries, blackberries, raspberries and/or black currents, can be used to convert light energy into electrical energy. They do this by building their own organic...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Solar Power

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about solar energy and how to calculate the amount of solar energy available at a given location and time of day on Earth. The importance of determining incoming solar energy for solar devices is discussed.
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Other

Chewonki Foundation: Pathways to a Sustainable Future: Renewable Energy

For Students 6th - 8th
Information on different forms of renewable energy with links for student projects, resources for teachers, and links to related resources.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Renewable Energy

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about renewable energy and how it can help the environment. Teach students about solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy.