TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy
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...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy Efficient Housing
We all know that it takes energy to provide us with the basics of shelter: heating, cooling, lighting, electricity, sanitation and cooking. To create energy-efficient housing that is practical for people to use every day requires...
Kidport
Kidport Reference Library: Energy
A simple introduction to energy, offering information on hydro-electric energy, fossil fuels, nuclear power, solar energy, and wind energy.
NASA
Climate Kids: 10 Interesting Things About Energy
Discover 10 very interesting things about energy, including conservation, fossil fuels, daylight savings time, hydropower, wind energy, solar power, greenhouse gases and BTUs (British Thermal Units).
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Renewable Energy
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...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Alternative Energy Debate
With a learning team, young scholars choose an alternative energy source such as solar, wind, biofuel, geothermal or other form and research the pros and cons of that energy type. The team then splits into debate teams and draws straws...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Physical Science: Energy Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses nonrenewable and renewable energy resources. Outlines world energy use and ways to conserve energy.
Other
First Energy: The Electric Avenue: Energy Fun Factory
Here, students can learn all about energy sources and electricity. Activities include games and calculating energy costs in their homes.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Facts
A collection of facts about energy use broken down into various topic areas, e.g., health impact of fossil fuels, transportation, energy consumption, alternative energies, etc.
Other
Chewonki Foundation: Pathways to a Sustainable Future: Renewable Energy
Information on different forms of renewable energy with links for student projects, resources for teachers, and links to related resources.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: What Are the Non Wind and Non Solar Renewable Resources in Texas?
An overview of renewable energy resources in Texas, aside from wind and solar energy. Covers hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass.
Read Works
Read Works: Catch the Breeze
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about windmills using wind power as a source of electricity. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Electricity & Energy Energy
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about energy. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Technology Student
Technology Student: Technology and the Environment
This site focuses on alternate energy sources and how they can help us save our environment.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Generators: Three Mile Island vs. Hoover Dam
Young scholars are given a history of electricity and its development into the modern age lifeline upon which we so depend. The methods of power generation are introduced, and further discussion of each technology's pros and cons follows.
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Energy Sources of the World [Ppt]
Learn about the many different energy resources available from our Earth. Find out the pros and cons of each type: both renewable and nonrenewable.
EL Education
El Education: Alternative Energy Report
This report was created by 7th and 8th grade students in Vergennes, Vermont, as part of a Learning expedition called "Reducing the Carbon Footprint." The building manager met with a team of approximately 40 students as they investigated...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Off the Grid
Learners learn and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of renewable and non-renewable energy sources. They also learn about our nation's electric power grid and what it means for a residential home to be "off the grid."
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Wind Power
This photo shows a huge wind turbine used to harness wind power for energy. The massive structure dwarfs the person visible in the photo and stands against a beautifully blue sky background.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Renewable Energy
Kids learn about renewable energy and how it can help the environment. Teach students about solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solving the Storage Problem Quiz
Try this quiz about energy storage technologies.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Design a Renewable Future
This interactive Lab investigates what energy is, how it can be converted into useful forms, and why some sources are running low. The Research Challenge allows students to design their own renewable energy systems to generate power in...
Michigan Department of Education
Central Michigan University: 3 D Science Performance Assessment Tasks
In this well-developed lesson plan, learners will develop a model of a wind turbine and present their models to the group. The students will further construct an explanation of the design to support that energy is transferred and...
Other
Abc Da Energia
ABC Da Energia describes the many ways that energy can be obtained and conserved. It explains different sources of energy, how each works, and how energy can be saved in our daily lives. Interactive energy-saving activities and games...