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US Department of Energy

Department of Energy: Natural Gas

For Students 9th - 10th
Natural gas is an abundant resource across the United States, and new discoveries and extraction methods have led to a dramatic rise in shale gas development -- making America the world's leading natural gas producer. We invest in...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Grade 3 5 Module: Designed for Efficiency [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this 3-5 teaching module, students conduct experiments, explore with online interactives, and watch videos that help them understand how vehicles work. Then, students demonstrate their understanding by designing energy efficient...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Transportation and the Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Looking at transportation and the environment, students learn that some human-made creations, such as vehicles, can harm the environment. They also learn about alternative fuels and vehicles designed by engineers to minimize pollution....
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Other

Fuel Our Future Now: Grade 9 12 Module: Vehicle Design Virtual Lab [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students act as a community of STEM research professionals, working together to solve energy efficiency problems in today's vehicles. Students then design and test vehicles that are suitable for different consumer needs based on...