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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Ocean Power [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 20 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at power generated from the ocean, its history, and uses. This is a source that has been minimally developed in Texas and is unlikely to develop in the near future. It...
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Solar Energy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 10 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It examines solar energy, its history, and how it is used. The solar power industry in Texas is described, its economic importance, methods of producing it, and how it is...
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Geothermal [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 21 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at geothermal energy, its history, and uses. The economic impact of geothermal energy in Texas is described, and its production, transmission, and availability. Also looks...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Renewable Fuels

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short quiz on the different types of renewable energy sources.
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US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Energy Basics: Renewable Energy: Solar Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about renewable energy resources using solar energy technologies. Learn about the use of photovoltaic cells and the capture of the sun's energy.
Article
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Rew: Us Energy Department Funds Low Carbon Jet Fuel Demonstration Plant

For Students 9th - 10th
An approval from the U.S. Energy Department will financially allow further development and testing of low-carbon fuel.
Interactive
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Geothermal Technologies: Enhanced Geothermal System

For Students 9th - 10th
Through both an interactive animation and a short video, learn about the enhanced geothermal system as a means to utilize the Earth's heat as an energy source for our electricity needs.
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NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: Gallery of Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of photographs highlighting alternative energy sources from fields of wind farms to towers of solar panels.
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Read Works

Read Works: Electricity & Energy Energy

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about energy. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Timelines: Geothermal

For Students 9th - 10th
Timeline of key milestones in the use of geothermal as a source of energy, starting with the first geothermal power plant built in Italy, in 1904.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Energy Gallery Walk

For Teachers 5th - 9th
A cooperative learning activity using the Gallery Walk Strategy to enrich student understanding of the complex nature of solving our nation's energy needs.
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US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Forms of Energy: Sources

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article explains what is meant by renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Sources of Energy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students are introduced to the different sources of energy produced on earth. Students will learn the names of different energy sources, the mechanisms of how each works along with...
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Energy for Sustainable Development

Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Electricity

For Students 3rd - 8th
Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge. It is a secondary energy source which means that we get it from the conversion of other sources of energy, like coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear power and other natural sources, which...
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Cayman Islands: What Is Energy Conservation?

For Students 5th - 7th
Renewable and nonrenewable energy sources are described, different types of energy, and how energy can be conserved.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Scotland: What Is the Difference Between Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources?

For Students 5th - 7th
Looks at types of natural resources that can be used for energy, and the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
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US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Basics

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the definition of energy, the forms that it comes in, and the difference between renewable and nonrenewable sources.
Website
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Energy Sources: Solar

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Energy provides links pertaining to solar energy. Understand the current technologies and issues with this resource.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What Is Energy?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
With an introduction to the ideas of energy, students discuss specific types of energy and the practical sources of energy. Hands-on activities help them identify types of energy in their surroundings and enhance their understanding of...
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Climate Literacy

Clean: Us Energy Production and Consumption

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity students will compare and contrast regional energy production of 5 different US regions, including California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. Students will also analyze production and...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Energy and Work Amusement Park Style

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a lesson 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 to Internet...
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State Energy Conservation Office-Texas

State Energy Conservation Office: The Rewards of Renewable Energy [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 6th
The advantages of using renewable energy sources, such as the sun and the wind, are explained.
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State Energy Conservation Office-Texas

State Energy Conservation Office: Renewable Energy Guide for Buildings [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic guide for ways to be more energy-efficient and to use more renewable energy sources in a building. These include methods of reducing heat or cool air loss, ways of harnessing solar energy, and using the wind for ventilation.
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Pembina Institute: Renewable Energy Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
There are a variety of lesson plans here on solar and wind energy, and on sustainable transportation.

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