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Energy Education
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Description |
| Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN) |
Provides energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and offices, links to Earth Dog, office of Technologies Kids Page, other fact sheets, and to other sites which provide specifics on energy alternatives. Also features the Rebuild America Program. The site includes a form to submit to an expert about questions concerning energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies. |
| Energy Information Administration's Kid's Page |
The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA) kid's page includes a potpourri of energy facts, figures, and fun for students in grades 3 through 8. The site's energy quiz is quite challenging. |
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Energy Matters |
This site was created by and for high school students as part of the Think Quest project. The site is a great resource of information on energy issues, and hosts information on energy uses, history, types, and physics; and an interactive Energy Crisis Game. |
| Energy Net |
An on-line community web project for grades 6-12 that helps students understand energy use and management. |
| Energy Quest (California Energy Commission) |
Energy Quest is an exciting and informative journey for students interested in all energy issues. Click here to visit Percy’s Puzzles, the Art Contest, Renewable Road, and more. |
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EERE |
For students… to learn about alternative fuel cars and helping the environment. They can read a story or go to the coloring book, which may be printed out or used with Paintshop Pro. |
Environmental Education
| Organization |
Description |
| Environmental Web Directory |
This page is a home base and search engine for those interested in environmental education. It provides countless links to environmental education sites, and other resources. (For grades 9-12) |
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Student Center |
An abundance of environmental education resources, as well as activities and announcements about environmental goings-on. |
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Explorer’s Club |
The Explorer’s Club is and activity and learning center for kids aged 5 through 12. Plenty of fun pictures and activities for the young environmentalist. |
| Kids for the Earth |
This site helps kids take positive action to save the environment. Information about writing to congress, forming recycling programs, and more. |
| National Geographic Kids |
The worldwide classic magazine has published an Internet site for kids interested in the natural and social environments of our planet. Features include: WORLD magazine, a Pen Pal network, Discussion Boards, and more. |
| National Oceanic and Atmosphere Association |
Downloadable lessons on weather, climate, and greenhouse gases. |
| National Wildlife Foundation Kid’s Page |
The National Wildlife Foundation has incorporated games, activities, and visits with their mascot Ranger Rick into this fun environmental education website. |
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Ozone Action!
(Southeast Michigan Council of Governments) |
From Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, this site has information for teachers and students everywhere who want to help reduce ozone! It includes classroom resources, links, and 25 tips for preserving the ozone layer. |
Science Education
| Organization |
Description |
| Franklin Institute Science Museum |
Has links, also under museum publications, activities, are some energy activities and resources. |
| Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center |
This "student’s only" section encourages interest in science subjects and careers. There is also a feature where students can write to a scientist or engineer with a question and get a response! |
Other Links
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Description |
| Discovery Channel School |
The Discovery Channel School page has numerous resources — instructional materials, links, classroom activities, and other products — for teachers. The site also links Discovery channel programs to learning in their On TV and Adventures sections. The site does not focus on environmental education and has limited environmental education resources. |
| Earth Dog |
For students, story of earth dog’s quest, contest activities, games and energy facts. |
| JASON Project |
Founded by the discoverer of the Titanic remains, the JASON Project focuses on a different weeklong scientific theme every year. The highlight of is a satellite broadcast of a week long expedition exploring the topic in depth. There are video and sound clips, interactive exercises, and online chats with scientists—students and classrooms are invited to participate. |
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