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 GasAdventures in Energy American Petroleum Institute For Kids:Petroville Oklahoma Energy Resources Board How Oil Drilling Works Howstuffworks.com What’s the Story on Oil Spills? National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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ElectricityHow Electricity is Made Power Kids from Richmond Power and Light |
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Nuclear EnergyBBC 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. |
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Solar EnergyKids’ Info Solar Energy International |
Understanding Energy
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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 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
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.