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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Antilles: What Are the Different Forms of Energy?

For Students 5th - 7th
Students will learn about the different types and sources of energy, including heat and light, electrical, potential, and kinetic energy.
Activity
US Department of Energy

U.s. Dept. Of Energy: Geothermal Energy [Pdf]

For Students 5th - 8th
A thorough overview of geothermal energy followed by directions for science fair projects including a glossary, standards, and a rubric.
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Other

British Nutrition Foundation: Food a Fact of Life (11 14): Energy and Nutrients

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the energy and nutrient requirements of humans in this comprehensive tutorial. They will look at dietary sources of energy, what the human body needs, changes in those needs during life's stages, the energy required...
Handout
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Forms of Energy: Sources

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article explains what is meant by renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Science in Focus Energy: What Is Energy?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A video workshop looking at the concept of energy. Discussions include energy as it is used in everyday language to the complex scientific meaning of energy. Presents common student misconceptions, history, and the importance of energy...
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Nuclear Energy: Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter study guide about nuclear energy allows viewers to discover the main points of nuclear energy. Learn how to write nuclear equations, draw nuclide symbols, learn how nuclear energy is a major source of energy worldwide.
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Other

American Coal Foundation: The United States of Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Help students learn about coal and its role in energy and electricity. The United States of Energy is a complete classroom program that allows students to learn about the many energy sources that power the United States and includes...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sources of Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive activity that discusses how radiation is like energy and comes in different forms.
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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...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Energy Through Time

For Students 9th - 10th
The quest for energy has always been a balancing act. As humans have gained greater control over their environment, they've found abundant resources - and faced numerous challenges. This article traces the history of our quest for energy.
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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...
Graphic
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Fuel Cell Technologies Program: Fuel Cell Animation

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of animated illustrations show how a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell works. PEM fuel cells are the most common type used in flex-fuel vehicles.
Website
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...
Website
Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canada Science and Technology Museum: Background Information for Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Energy! What do you know about it? Use this terrific site to find out everything about it through a series of Q&As. Educators will find useful lesson plans at the related Teacher's site.
Website
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Biodiesel

For Students 9th - 10th
Find answers from the U.S. Department of Energy to your questions about biodiesel, its blends, and benefits. With additional information that explains how the fuel is made and distributed.
Handout
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Sources: Hydrogen

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview of the use of hydrogen as a source of energy. Learn what it is, how it is produced, its uses, and much more.
Website
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Solar Energy Technologies Program: Solar Multimedia

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse and download from this multimedia collection which contains photographs, videos, B-roll, graphics, and animations related to solar technologies, research, and projects.
eBook
Other

Canadian Centre for Energy Information: Petroleum the Source of So Much [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This colourful 12-page booklet shows how petroleum products pervade all aspects of our lives. Some activities are included.
Handout
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Energy Basics: Renewable Energy: Geothermal

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about renewable energy resources using geothermal technologies as the source. Learn how scientists have discovered how to utilize sustainable heat from the Earth using several methods.
Handout
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Energy Basics: Renewable Energy: Solar Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about renewable energy resources using solar energy technologies. Learn about the use of photovoltaic cells and the capture of the sun's energy.
PPT
NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: Gallery of Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of photographs highlighting alternative energy sources from fields of wind farms to towers of solar panels.
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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.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Light: A Form of Energy You Can See

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will investigate how light is a form of energy that travels as waves away from the source. The basis for this instructional activity is taken from the Houghton Mifflin science curriculum. In the instructional activity...
Handout
Other

American Coal Foundation: Coal Energy Facts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Comprehensive overview of why coal is a major source of energy in the United States. Find out what coal is, what it is used for, how it is mined, where coal reserves are located, and how it is converted into electricity.

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