State Energy Conservation Office: Learning About Photovoltaic Systems [Pdf]

Summarizes how a photovoltaic or PV system works to convert solar energy into electricity. Explains how to estimate what size of PV system is needed and what the cost would be, and provides a worksheet with formulas for calculating...

Explains how a heat pump system works, and how a ground-coupled system improves its efficiency and saves money.

The Green Education Foundation found that this lesson plan, written by the Texas State Energy Conservation Office, is right up their alley when it comes to teaching sustainability. It is ideal as a first lesson plan on photovoltaic...

Discusses different features that can be incorporated into a home's design in order to harness solar energy.

Looks at how energy is used in a home, and strategies in construction, choice of appliances, etc. for minimizing waste.

An introduction to solar cookers, how they are designed, and how to use one.

Discusses photovoltaic energy systems and their many applications, e.g., in telecommunications, consumer products, space technology, solar lights, etc.

Explains the types of solar water heaters a home can have. These include a passive system, an active system, and a solar collector, as well as the need for a storage tank. It also gives tips on how to get the best use from a solar water...

A mini-unit on wind energy. Young scholars first read a passage about wind energy, and respond to comprehension questions. They then do a lab activity where they build and test a windmill to see how design and placement of the windmill...

Looks at ways that renewable energy resources and systems have been used in the past, and continue to be developed today, in agriculture and on agricultural land.