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US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: What Is Energy: Forms of Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Government energy information site provides users with an understanding of what energy is, the forms of energy, energy efficiency, sources of energy as well as the Law of Conservation of Energy.
Lesson Plan
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.
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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...
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What Is Energy?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
With an introduction to the ideas of energy, students discuss specific types of energy and the practical sources of energy. Hands-on activities help them identify types of energy in their surroundings and enhance their understanding of...
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Next.cc

Next: Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Multiple activities explore and explain the different forms of energy, the ability to do work.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Technology Education: Alternative Fuels Web Quest

For Students 9th - 10th
The object of this WebQuest is for you to research alternative fuels and figure out their benefits. Resources are provided as well as study questions to guide your quest.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Introduction to Energy Resources Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on energy resources. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: What Is Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the difference between potential and kinetic energy, and how this plays a role in the sources we use for our energy needs.
Website
Other

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Just for Kids: Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Where does energy come from? What are non-renewable energy sources? How can we conserve energy? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
Unit Plan
Next.cc

Next: Wind Power

For Students 3rd - 8th
Engage in the activities provided to learn how the wind is an important source of energy. Click on the links for further exploration
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Other

American Coal Foundation: Lesson Plan: Coal Supply and Demand

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this one period lesson, students will learn the relationship between supply and demand for natural resources such as coal, and explore how these conditions affect the cost of energy.
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Energy for Sustainable Development

Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Smart Inventions

For Students 3rd - 5th
Describes the use of electricity and of solar energy to power a vehicle.
Activity
Other

Energy Resources: Hydro Electric Power

For Students 9th - 10th
Alternative forms of energy site showcases Hydro-electric power. Discover how it works, it's advantages and disadvantages as well as whether or not it's considered to be a renewable resource.
Primary
NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: Renewable Energy Scientist

For Students 3rd - 8th
A conversation with Tom Zambrano, a scientist who studies wind and ocean energy.
Unit Plan
Other

Canadian Centre for Energy Information: What Is Wind Energy?

For Students 9th - 10th
Wind energy is explained well in this module, from its history and how it is produced, to its advantages and disadvantages, and what the future holds for this energy source.
Website
Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Cycling Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Energy comes from both the interior of the earth as well as from the sun. Understand how and what happens with these energy forms.
Article
NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: Huge Machine Harnesses the Tides

For Students 3rd - 7th
Learn how an alternative energy source called tidal energy works, and find out where it is being harnessed.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Obtaining Energy Resources Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the important role of net energy in obtaining energy resources. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Article
NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: Tower of Power

For Students 3rd - 8th
A quick tutorial which illustrates how mirrors and a solar energy tower harness the sun's energy for use.
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Other

Nc Department of Energy and Natural Resources: What Is Stormwater Pollution

For Students 3rd - 8th
When it rains, some of the rainwater soaks into the ground, and part of it flows over the ground and directly into creeks, streams, or rivers. This water that runs off into the river is called runoff, or sometimes stormwater runoff....
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Waste Not, Want Not: Use the Microbial Fuel Cell to Create Elec

For Students 9th - 10th
Gross. What is that in the toilet? But maybe it's not just gross. Did you know there are bacteria that digest organic waste and create electrons? What if there was a way to collect those electrons to power a circuit? In this science fair...
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Other

Dupont: Make Your Own Water Turbine

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners will create their own water turbine to demonstrate the use of water as a renewable energy source. Included is a detailed lesson plan, a video of the activity, and assessment questions.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Science Monster: Our Sun

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out about our closest star, the sun. Read interesting facts and other trivia about our planet's source of energy.
Website
Other

Union of Concerned Scientists: Science for a Healthy Planet and Safer World

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for Union of Concerned Scientists provides information on environmental issues and suggestions on actions people can take to curb environmental harm.

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