Helpful Resources for students age 14 and younger

Whether you’re writing a report, looking for a science project, or just want to know more about the energy sources that power our world, these websites will help you.

 

		Oil and Gas Adventures in Energy American Petroleum Institute Provides a talking, animated explanation of the oil and gas industry, with information about all the things made from oil and gas [Flash plug-in required] For Kids:Petroville Oklahoma Energy Resources Board Contests, games and science fair projects, as well as well safety How Oil Drilling Works Howstuffworks.com Describes drilling in nontechnical terminology, and includes graphics to explain processes and industry terms What’s the Story on Oil Spills? National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Explains oil spills and cleanup in terms children can relate to and understand
		Electricity How Electricity is Made Power Kids from Richmond Power and Light Explains lightning, electricity and safety in simple language along with links to several online games
		Nuclear Energy BBC Schools (UK): Energy and radioactivity / Electricity - interactive learning materials, fact sheets, tests and printable worksheets students can use on their own or in a classroom. Resources for review, peer tutoring, parents helping their children, and self-directed learners. Geared toward ages 11 and 16. CASEnergy Classroom - offers materials and visuals allowing you to learn about some basic facts within the nuclear world. Howstuffworks Express: Going Nuclear: How Atomic Science Powers the World Around You - A print and online magazine for middle school students and their parents/teachers. Nuclear Energy Institute - Science Club - Website maintained by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI). The site features resources for students and teachers, including animations that explain the fundamental principles of nuclear energy. Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Students' Corner - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Ttopics discussed include: "What is nuclear energy?", nuclear reactors, radiation, security, radioactive waste and more. Resources for teachers are also available. RSC Electronic Databook (UK) - Website aimed at secondary science students ages 11-16, and post-16 chemistry students and teachers. Databases that can be searched for a wide range of properties of elements and compounds, The site also includes important tools for physics such as emission line spectra and radioactive decay series.
		Solar Energy Kids’ Info Solar Energy International Provides links to kid-friendly websites on renewable energy

All Energy Sources

Understanding Energy Total
Offers resources on all energy sources and provides multimedia features on offshore drilling and biodiversity in the ocean

Energy Kids’ Page US Energy Information Administration 
Helps kids explore energy using fun facts and an energy quiz, plus includes a page on famous people in energy

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

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 [Flash plug-in required]

All About Energy Canadian Centre for Energy
Provides information about all types of energy in Canada, games, educational materials for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, and teacher resources

Just for Kids Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Teaches kids about air, land, water, and energy, with simple text, games, and “print and go” activities such as coloring pages 

Energy Education Links for Kids Texas State Energy Conservation Office
Provides links to a variety of energy education and game websites for kids

Energy Efficiency

Energy Chest Create.org
Offers an entertaining and interactive way for children ages 8 to 14 to learn about energy efficiency

Academy of Energy Education National Energy Foundation
Focuses on energy efficiency and uses games, puzzles, and contests to engage students, plus teaching resources

General Science

Newton’s Apple Twin Cities Public Television
Offers video clips and text on a variety of science topics geared towards kids, plus ideas for activities, science projects, and teaching resources

NEWTON "Ask a Scientist" - Argonne National Laboratory's Division of Educational Programs provides "Ask A Scientist" to answer questions from K-12 students and teachers that are not commonly found in libraries, reference books or text books. The questions are answered by experts.

Minerals and Their Uses - Mineral Information Institute
Photos with summary of information on all minerals.