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Stretch Your Potential

From this activity from the How to Smile Collection, learners create a toy that demonstrates the First Law of Thermodynamics or the Law of Conservation of Energy. By stretching the rubber band on the toy differently, learners explore the effects of potential energy on kinetic energy. The activity webpage from the Children’s Museum of Houston includes a fun how-to video for learners and educators.

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For Parents Video Website Up to an Hour 11-14 years old 14-18 years old 8-11 years old Demonstration Basic Classroom Supplies Sources of Energy Transfer of Energy

ASTC Dimensions: Looking Toward the Future of Energy

Dimensions, the bimonthly magazine of the Association of Science-Technology Centers, just won another award for this energy-focused issue. Communications Concepts, Inc. has given an APEX Award of Excellence (category: Magazines, Journals, and Tabloids—Green) to our March/April 2016 issue, Looking Toward the Future of Energy. The Green category honors publications covering topics including energy efficiency, conservation, the environment, and climate education. This issue features a mix of in-depth analysis and briefs of noteworthy events and resources for the informal education field. The insights to energy trends and practices featured here are beneficial for teachers, parents, and informal educators alike.

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For Parents For PD Providers For Teachers Document Multi hour Adult None Energy Transformation Sources of Energy Transfer of Energy

Sun to Cheese

In this video, Ryan Morra,  Professional Learning Coordinator at Shelburne Farms in Vermont traces the energy and processes involved in making cheese all the way back to the Sun as an energy source.  By applying the idea of energy transfer to the real-life scenario of how cheese is made, teachers can then choose to actually make cheese with their students in the classroom. (3:11 minutes)

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For Parents For PD Providers For Teachers Video 5-10 minutes Adult Video None Sources of Energy Transfer of Energy

Girls of Energy: DOE

Girls of Energy is designed to ignite curiosity and engage young minds across the globe, and we are thrilled to bring it to you. It showcases exceptional women who are conquering today’s energy challenges and creating tomorrow’s technology solutions. Comprised of lesson plans, activities, and an engaging website, Girls of Energy highlights the importance of energy and how it improves the lives of our friends, neighbors, and family members. Exploring the cutting-edge energy research and technology being developed at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratories, Girls of Energy allows young women to see just how amazing a STEM career can be.

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For Parents For PD Providers For Teachers 5-10 minutes Multi hour Up to an Hour 11-14 years old 14-18 years old Demonstration Lesson Video Basic Classroom Supplies Special Equipment Technology Sources of Energy

Natural Start Alliance

Natural Start Alliance focuses on nature play-based learning, providing research and resources for parents and teachers.  You can find organizations including nature centers, nature preschools, advocacy groups, and state level organizations that support nature-centered early childhood education.

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For Parents For Teachers Document Website Multi hour 5-8 years old Adult Activity Stations Demonstration Lesson Basic Classroom Supplies Sources of Energy

NREL Energy Education Resources for Teachers

NREL(National Renewable Energy Lab) provides a variety of educational resources to help students, teachers, and parents educate their kids about renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, including hands-on projects and curriculum suggestions for elementary school, middle school, and high school students as well as teachers.

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For Parents For PD Providers For Teachers Document Website 5-10 minutes Multi hour Up to an Hour 11-14 years old 14-18 years old 5-8 years old 8-11 years old Adult Activity Stations Demonstration Lesson Unit Video Basic Classroom Supplies Special Equipment Technology Energy Transformation Sources of Energy Transfer of Energy

The Physics Front

Physics Front has reviewed and catalogued quality resources for K-12 teaching.  This collection focuses on resources, lesson plans, activities, and websites in support of teaching concepts related to energy and other topics in physics.

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For Parents For PD Providers For Teachers Document Video Website Multi hour Up to an Hour 11-14 years old 14-18 years old 8-11 years old Adult Demonstration Lesson Unit Video Basic Classroom Supplies Special Equipment Technology Energy Transformation Sources of Energy Transfer of Energy
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