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

Don't lift another finger, this physical and environmental science unit has everything you need to begin teaching your class about energy. Starting with a look at the greenhouse effect, these lessons and activities take young scientists...

The solar energy industry in the United States added more jobs in 2015 than the oil and gas extraction and pipeline industries combined. With the field growing so rapidly, it's essential to understand what solar energy is and how it...

The amount of energy Americans use doubles every 20 years. The first instructional activity in a 10-part series teaches scholars about different forms of energy. They rotate through five stations with hands-on activities or experiments...

After reading about the amount of energy that is used to power a personal computer, learners take a look at their own computer use and therefore, their energy consumption. They do this through a series of questions and computations on...

By rolling marbles down a six-foot length of track, physical scientists determine how much energy is lost to heat. It is recommended that you opt for the foam pipe insulation track because more friction slows the marble, allowing...

Energy has many forms ... but very few sources! How do we present this to young scientists? Explore the Definitions of Energy, PS3A, in a video about the Next Generation Science Standards. The narrator keeps it simple by relating...

Learn about the definition of energy, the forms that it comes in, and the difference between renewable and nonrenewable sources.

Find out about energy resources, and what it means to be renewable and nonrenewable sources.

Mankind has used the wind as an energy source for thousands of years. Discover other ways the wind is used to make energy.

Of the renewable energy sources that generate electricity, hydropower is the most often used. Learn other interesting facts about hydropower as the pictorial illustrations bring the information to life.