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Grace Communications Foundation: Energy Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Promoting responsible energy choices and environmentally conscious government policies, NNEC provides information on energy and agriculture, the nexus of energy and water, complexities of power plants, natural gas fracking, energy...
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Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy: Renewable Energy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students explore solar and wind power-two important renewable energy sources.
eBook
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Nonrenewable Energy Sources

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides information about nonrenewable energy sources. There is specific information about each of these energy sources, and lots of maps, charts, tables, and graphs to further the understanding.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Encyclopedic Entry: Non Renewable Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
A good primer on non-renewable energy sources. Covers the overall advantages and disadvantages, and discusses the different types and their pros and cons. Includes a slideshow with captions.
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Great Energy Debate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After learning about all the energy sources, students will be able to list and identify the economic and environmental advantages and disadvantages of them.
eBook
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Oil and Natural Gas Book

For Students 3rd - 8th
A colorfully illustrated, and information-filled 74 page book on the history and uses of oil. .
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Nature Research

Nature Education: Energy Economics in Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses how plants and microorganisms, until recently, have mostly controlled how much carbon dioxide is released into an ecosystem, and explains how this process works. Humans' burning of fossil fuels has upset the...
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State Energy Conservation Office-Texas

State Energy Conservation Office: Clean Energy From Texas Landfills [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains what landfill gas is, some of its applications, and how Texas is harnessing it as a source of renewable energy.
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Texas Comptroller of Pub. Accounts: Energy Report: Liquefied Petroleum Gas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 6 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at liquified petroleum gas, or LPG, which is the name given to hydrocarbon-based gases generated from crude oil or natural gas. The history of LPG is described, its uses,...
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US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Timelines: Natural Gas

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of key milestones in the use of natural gas as a source of engergy.
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US Department of Energy

Doe: Fossil Energy: Education Start Page

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Overview of the fossil energy industry (oil, gas, coal) with detailed descriptions of the processes and the work of the people employed in the industry.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Energy Resources Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the latest research and publications on the subject of energy, in particular: oil, gas and coal resources.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The National Academies: Our Energy Sources: Fossil Fuels

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of fossil fuels used in the United States. Coal, oil and natural gas are listed with information about each energy source.
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Energy for Sustainable Development

Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Electricity

For Students 3rd - 8th
Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge. It is a secondary energy source which means that we get it from the conversion of other sources of energy, like coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear power and other natural sources, which...
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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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eSchool Today

E School Today: Non Renewable Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn what non-renewable energy is and the different types.
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Wisconsin K 12 Energy Education Program (Keep)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The mission of KEEP is to improve energy education in Wisconsin's schools. It provides teachers access to resources, activities and web support for many hands-on lessons for all grade levels.
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US Energy Information Administration

Energy Information Administration: Country Analysis Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains briefs with a narrative section, a map showing the country's location, and a section listing pertinent economic and energy data for every country in the world of interest to energy policy makers.
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Other

First Energy: The Electric Avenue: Energy Fun Factory

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here, students can learn all about energy sources and electricity. Activities include games and calculating energy costs in their homes.
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Energy Sources of the World [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many different energy resources available from our Earth. Find out the pros and cons of each type: both renewable and nonrenewable.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online: Knowing Your World: Natural Resources

For Students 6th - 8th
This brief article emphasizing the importance of renewable and non-renewable resources urges readers to appreciate and not waste the earth's natural resources. Following the article, there is an activity, a "Mineral Search," through...
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Energy: Making Our Lives Easier

For Students 3rd - 8th
A complete slide show which teaches about the role petroleum natural gas play in our use of energy.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Properties of Fluids in Reservoirs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This investigation will help students understand the physical relationships between natural gas, oil, and water in a reservoir and how these relationships can affect recovery.
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US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Calculators

For Students 6th - 8th
A series of useful calculators for converting different sources of energy from one energy unit to another. Find conversion calculators for coal, electricity, natural gas, crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel, along with an additional...