Southern California Edison – http://www.sce.com
Find out how energy is provided to you through hydropower, coal, and nuclear power generating plants, and learn about ways for better energy efficiency and conservation of these power sources.
EREN (Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Network) – http://www.eere.energy.gov
Resource for energy efficiency and renewable-energy information. Includes educational materials and resources for kids.
Minerals Management Service – http://www.mms.gov
Good resource on renewable and nonrenewable energy (offshore) information. Interresting kids page and
MMS teachers/education page: http://www.mms.gov/omm/pacific/kids/teachers.htm
(Includes materials, teacher workshops, activities, grants, and internships for students).
National Energy Education Development – http://www.need.org
Promotes energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government and community leaders to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs. Developed “Ocean Energy” booklet for Mineral Management Service.
US Department of Energy – http://www.energy.gov
Main site for the Department of Energy, includes online national library, energy glossary and database and a kid’s resource page.
Alliance To Save Energy – http://www.ase.org
Promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security.
Energy Hog – http://www.energyhog.org
Information on saving energy and how to conduct energy audits in your home and start saving money. Contains great interactive animated kid’s page with games and activities.
US Environmental Protection Agency – http://www.epa.gov
Information about emissions, emissions research and programs that promote clean air.
Energy Star – http://www.energystar.gov
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
National Energy Foundation – http://www.nef1.org
The National Energy Foundation site provides curriculum, training, and materials that promote a better undrstanding of energy, natural resources, and the environment.
Alliant Energy – http://www.alliantenergykids.com
Link to Alliant energy kids page. Through interactive and engaging activities, elementary students can learn about electricity and natural gas, how to use them safely and wisely, and the importance of conserving energy.
Flinn Scientific – http://www.flinnsci.com
Good source of chemicals for activities. Website has activities for Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, and Earth Science. Has Flinn Freebies for ceritfied science teachers. Also lists ideas for new teachers and workshops for all.
Energy Information Administration – http://www.eia.doe.gov
Site has kids home page with energy facts, fun & games, energy history, classroom activities, related links and glossary.
Bureau of Land Management – http://www.blm.gov
Learning Landscapes area on site has Teachers Section (Classroom Activities), Student Section (Games, Resource Explorer, and Career info) and Explorers (Virtual explorer).
Home Depot – http://www.homedepot.com
Site to purchase energy efficient supplies. Kids Workshops are free "How-To Clinics" designed for children ages 5-12. The workshops are offered on the first Saturday of each month between 9:00 a.m. and noon at all Home Depot stores. Children accompanied by an adult construct projects from pre-fabricated kits. The kits are designed to be both educational and practical.
Western Area Power Administration – http://www.wapa.gov
Search under “Education Efforts” to find info on conservation and renewable energy for students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Fuel Economy – http://www.fueleconomy.gov
This site lists vehicles by class, gives their miles per gallon, rating and projects yearly opperrating costs.
Auto Nation – http://www.autonation.com
This is the source for federate, city and highway mileage information. |
