Curated OER
Electricity Generation
Students study the history of electricity and the different ways we generate electricity. In this electricity instructional activity students complete several experiments on generating power.
Curated OER
Volcanoes:How Safe Are They?
Young scholars explore volcanoes, locate them on maps, record general information about volcanoes, and organize information on a fact sheet.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Geothermal Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents the way geothermal energy is harnessed and some of its benefits and costs. Downloadable resources are also available.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Geothermal Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How geothermal energy can be harnessed.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy Resources and Systems
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...
Other
Lehigh University: Energy
An inquiry-based science unit for middle school students centered on the world's energy sources. The lessons integrate technology and lab activities while teaching about energy sources, production, and consumption.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Renewable Energy Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What renewable energy resources are and examples of renewable energy resources.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: How Hot Is It?
Young scholars learn about the nature of thermal energy, temperature and how materials store thermal energy. They discuss the difference between conduction, convection and radiation of thermal energy, and complete activities in which...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.29 Renewable Resources
Learn how some renewable resources contribute to alternative energy sources.