Activity
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.
Interactive
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: 3 M Science of Everyday Life: Wind Energy Virtual Lab

For Students 5th - 9th
Design, build, and test an energy efficient wind turbine that will supply 400 homes with electricity for one year.
Website
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Solar Energy Technologies Program: Solar Multimedia

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse and download from this multimedia collection which contains photographs, videos, B-roll, graphics, and animations related to solar technologies, research, and projects.
Handout
Society of Archbishop Justus

Toyohiko Kagawa, Renewer of Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biography of the life and influence of Toyohiko Kagawa. It gives a detailed description of his social activism and religious beliefs.
Website
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Energy Savers: Small Wind Electric Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive animation teaching how a wind turbine works to produce electricity.
Lesson Plan
Climate Literacy

Clean: Evaluating Woody Biomass Options for North Carolina's Electricity Future

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, learners learn about the pros and cons of co-firing woody biomass fuels with coal to produce electricity.
Lesson Plan
Climate Literacy

Clean: Fueling the Future: Evaluating the Sustainability of Biofuels

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students consider the impact and sustainability of use of different biofuels on the economy, the environment, and society. Students also learn about bioelectricity and how converting biomass to electricity may be the more efficient way...
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Be an Energy Saver

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the scarce and non-renewable nature of fossil fuels in order to stimulate student thinking about energy conservation. It emphasizes the fact that saving energy can be good for the wallet as well as the earth's...
Unit Plan
University of California

Understanding Science: Cold Fusion: A Case Study for Scientific Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Major issue--the energy sources currently available to the world all have major drawbacks in the long term. Oil is efficient but leads to climate change. Coal is plentiful but polluting. Solar energy is appealing but only as dependable...
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: A 40 Year Plan for Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this intimate talk filmed at TED's offices, energy innovator Amory Lovins shows how to get the US off oil and coal by 2050, $5 trillion cheaper, with no Act of Congress, led by business for profit. The key is integrating all four...
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Energy Demands

For Students 9th - 10th
Electricity is a very convenient form of energy that can be generated using different energy resources. Some of these resources are renewable and some are non-renewable. Each resource has advantages and disadvantages. A link to a test is...
Handout
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta's Petroleum Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
An online resource designed to promote learning more about Canada and Alberta's rich petroleum heritage. It features teaching units, stories, historical photographs, audio, and a WebQuest.
Lesson Plan
Other

Cwec: Survival of the Fishes (Mini Unit) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will look at the needs of humans and of fish in this mini-unit to develop an appreciation of how important our water resources are.
Activity
US Department of Energy

Natural Gas: Fueling the Blue Flame

For Students 9th - 10th
Natural gas is a colorless and odorless fossil fuel that is used in almost half the homes for heat. Learn more about this non-renewable energy resource.
Handout
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas

State Energy Conservation Office: Energy Sources: Energy From Urban Waste

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses landfill gas recovery programs in Texas and the benefits that this renewable energy resource has for the environment and the economy.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Materials Humans Use

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Just a few resources that we use for products that we like.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Materials Humans Use

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Just a few resources that we use for products that we like.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Geothermal Power

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents the way geothermal energy is harnessed and some of its benefits and costs. Downloadable resources are also available.
Website
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Physics to Go: Explore Physics on Your Own

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a full physics curriculum with links to games, webcasts, and activities. By creating a free account, students and teachers can create their own personal collection of resources.
Lesson Plan
Other

Fuel Our Future Now: Gr. 6 8 Module: Designing a Vehicle for the Year 2020 [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this 6-8 teaching module, students learn about natural resources, human impact on the environment, and engineering design in vehicle transportation. Using real world scientific data and scientific reasoning skills, they investigate...
Website
Other

Alliant Energy Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students can use this resource to research energy facts and play online games and activities. There are also lesson plans and activities for the classroom.
Website
New York Times

New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Water Power

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students observe a model of a waterwheel to investigate the transformations of energy involved in turning the blades of a hydro-turbine into work. Students work as engineers to create a model for a new waterwheel while...
Article
Other

Allerin: How Green Robots Are Helping With Environmental Sustainability

For Students 9th - 10th
Robots are now being used to fight climate change and protect our green environments. They help to fight forest fires, manage our waste, restore the oceans, support renewable energy initiatives, and make agriculture more-environmentally...

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