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The Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education

This document identifies seven principles that are viewed as essential to become an informed energy citizen. The page includes videos and other tools to understand the concepts described.

Courtesy of: U.S. Department of Energy

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For Parents For PD Providers For Teachers Document Website Multi hour 11-14 years old 14-18 years old 5-8 years old 8-11 years old Adult Lesson Unit None Energy Transformation Sources of Energy Transfer of Energy

howtosmile

This website contains over 3,000 free science and math activities hand-picked from community educational organizations. We take you directly to the energy page, divided into the essential principles of energy set by the U.S. Department of Energy. Each comes with a description and links to activities on that principle.

Courtesy of: howtosmile team members and partners

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For Parents For PD Providers For Teachers 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 Basic Classroom Supplies None Special Equipment Energy Transformation Sources of Energy Transfer of Energy

NEED Science Fair Projects

Is your child stumped on a what to do for the science fair? Check out the listing of project one-pagers available here. Use them as a starting place to have a conversation with your child on their science topic interest.

Courtesy of National Energy Education Development Project

 

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For Parents For Teachers Document Website Multi hour 11-14 years old 14-18 years old 5-8 years old 8-11 years old Activity Stations Demonstration Basic Classroom Supplies Special Equipment Energy Transformation Sources of Energy Transfer of Energy

A Guide to the Energy of the Earth

Educator Joshua M. Sneideman examines the many ways in which energy cycles through our planet. Quiz questions, extra resources, and discussion forums follow the video for an in-depth look at these concepts.

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For Parents For PD Providers For Teachers Video 5-10 minutes Up to an Hour 11-14 years old 14-18 years old Adult Activity Stations Lesson Video Technology Energy Transformation Sources of Energy Transfer of Energy

Bozeman Science: Cross Cutting Energy and Matter

In this video Paul Andersen explains how matter and energy flow and cycle through systems. He starts by explaining how energy and matter input and output will always be conserved. He addresses the many misconceptions surround energy and matter including the belief that food contains energy. He explains how nuclear reactions conserve both batter and energy. The video ends with a teaching progression for grades K-12.

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For Parents For PD Providers For Teachers Video Up to an Hour 11-14 years old 14-18 years old Adult Video Technology Energy Transformation Transfer of Energy
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