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National Geographic

National Geographic: Evaluating Other Energy Sources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A comprehensive lesson where students examine the different costs and benefits associated with renewable and nonrenewable sources of electricity. Includes a 22-question interactive module where they look at real-world data and images...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: America's Energy Addiction

For Students 9th - 10th
In a February, 2006, report, NewsHour presents a discussion of George W. Bush's energy policy, rising gas prices, alternative energy sources, etc. Transcript, audio and video of report are available.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Growing Green: How to Extract Energy From Grass

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this energy science fair project, the student will experiment with three types of grasses and determine which variety yields the highest amount of biomass. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
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Next.cc

Next: Solar Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Engage in the activities provided to learn how you can use the sun as a source of energy. Click on the links for further exploration.
Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Energy From Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of energy being transformed from matter is provided at this site. The information starts at Einstein's formula, then discussions fusion, future energy sources, fission, and nuclear reactors.
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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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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this lesson, students will learn about energy. Students will have the opportunity to navigate the Internet to locate information about energy. They will also have the opportunity to create a slideshow to demonstrate their new...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Power of Heat Is Right Under Your Feet!

For Students 3rd - 8th
You might know that we are able to get free energy from the Sun, the wind, and water, but we can also get free energy from Earth itself. This source of energy is called geothermal energy and it is all about taking advantage of the heat...
Primary
PBS

Pbs Nova: The Big Energy Gamble

For Students 9th - 10th
While most people believe that global warming is a reality, Marlo Lewis, Jr. is a skeptic. Lewis is with the Competitive Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. In this interview, he questions the California initiative to lower...
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US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Water Power Program: Types of Hydropower Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the three types of hydroelectric power plants used to capture the energy from water at a hydropower dam site.
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US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Coal: Our Most Abundant Fuel

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. has enough coal to last for the next 200-300 years. So why are we not using more of it? This article describes the different types or "ranks" of coal, the history, and the problems with burning coal for energy.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Energy and Work Amusement Park Style

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a instructional activity presenting energy and work. It covers: types of energy, forms of energy, work, law of conservation of energy, and renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. In the activities section, one will find links...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy Detectives at Work

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students search for clues of energy around them. They use what they find to create their own definition of energy. They also relate their energy clues to the engineering products they encounter every day.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Renewable Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students are introduced to the types of renewable energy resources. They are involved in activities to help them understand the transformation of energy (solar, water and wind) into electricity. Students explore the...
Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Solar Energy

For Students 1st - 6th
What is solar energy? Learn about solar heating, solar electricity generation, and the advantages and disadvantages of solar power.
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
Handout
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Sources

For Students 4th - 9th
Find out about energy resources, and what it means to be renewable and nonrenewable sources.
Handout
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Renewable Energy: Wind

For Students 3rd - 8th
Mankind has used the wind as an energy source for thousands of years. Discover other ways the wind is used to make energy.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Catch the Wave!

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this energy science fair project, the student will use ocean buoy data to determine if any locations along the coasts of the United States are appropriate for building wave energy power systems.
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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.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Solar Energy Facts

For Students 1st - 7th
Explains what solar energy is used for and how it works, photovoltaic cells, and concentrated solar power.
Handout
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.
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Lesson 2: The Ideal Energy Source

For Students 9th - 10th
Eating right and exercise is the key to a healthy lifestyle. In this lesson, you will explore carbohydrates, fiber, and ways to balance nutritional needs with physical activity energy expenditure.
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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.

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