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Dr. E’s Energy Lab US Department of Energy
Illustrates various types of energy sources through science project ideas and ways to conserve energy

Energy kids’ page US Energy Information Administration
Provides text and graphic illustrations with information on various energy resources, including how each resource is formed and how it is used

Biofuel answers.com
Provides dictionary-like definitions along with lengthy description, history, examples, and uses of biofuels with many links for more information

What is biofuel? Energy North East
Offers simple descriptions of biofuel, biodiesel, and bioethanol

Power kids Richmond Power and Light
Explains lightning, making electricity, and electricity safety in simple language, with links to several online games

Kids’ Zone  Atomic Energy of Canada
A colorful website with lots of graphics and text on nuclear energy and electricity, plus games and a glossary of energy terms

Energy Quest California Energy Commission
Includes the energy story (all types of energy), science projects, games, a library, profiles of “super scientists,” teaching materials, and many other resources

Solar Energy Solar Energy International
Provides links to energy websites for kids

American Solar Energy Society
Offers general information on solar energy using text and resources for educators

International Solar Energy Society
Describes information on scientific and technical project for solar energy held by this society

Solar Energy Industries Association
Explains types of solar energy and includes a section on myths and facts

American Wind Energy Association
Information on the national trade association for the wind energy industry

European Wind Energy Association
Discusses the importance of wind energy as an alternative resource in today’s world