Bardwell, G. & Mathis, C. (2000). From living plants to power plants. Science Scope, 23(7), 50-51,53.
This article presents questions and procedures for two activities in a science energy unit. Activity topics include heat and gas and coal formation to teach students about energy conservation in ecosystems.
Blueprint for success: A guide for organizing energy units in your classroom and community and participating in
the Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement. grades K-12. (2000). National Energy Education
Development Project, Reston, VA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED452022)
This article discusses the need for energy units in various grade levels and presents a design of energy education that incorporates developmental strategies. Activities are categorized by grade level and cover various energy-related topics.
Booth, B., Fischman, S., & Wooster, B. (2002). Energy fuel for thought. Science and Children, 39(8), 35-48.
This article provides teachers with some fundamental energy information on petroleum, nuclear energy, hydropower, natural gas, solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, biomass and biofuels, hydrogen fuel cells. Hands-on activities are also included to help students develop an understanding of energy, its global importance, its worldwide impact, and the difficult decisions future generations will be forced to face.
Cowens, J. (2000). Exploring solar energy. Teaching Pre K - 8. 30(4), 26-28.
This article discusses how the planet’s diminishing supply of natural resources is becoming a serious concern and presents a solar energy unit where students in the intermediate grades perform a “hands-on” investigation of practical uses of solar energy. Solar collecting and cooking with sunlight are mentioned among the projects, lesson, and activities in the unit.
Energy education resources. (2001, December). Monthly Energy Review, 2001(12), 9.
This article describes the booklet, Energy Education Resources. Energy Education Resources is a 124-page guide created by the Department of Energy to provide sources of information about energy-related issues for both teachers and students grades kindergarten through 12. A total of 163 entries for businesses, professional societies, energy producers, government agencies, universities, trade groups, nonprofit organizations, and other groups are alphabetically contained in Energy Education Resources and help to provide energy information in a variety of forms. Subjects covered in the booklet include main sources of energy, energy conservation, energy efficiency, waste management, pollution, technology research, and recycling. Entries include addresses, telephone numbers, some e-mail addresses, and short descriptions of the organizations and the energy-related resources they offer. The booklet can also be accessed via the Internet by selecting Kid’s Page and Online Resources from www.eia.doe.gov.
Fetters, M. K. (2000). Papermaking as a science activity. Science Activities, 37(3), 28-34.
This article explains how papermaking in the classroom helps review K-12 science concepts such as properties of matter, recycling, resources, energy transformations, and presents directions for a papermaking brainstorming lesson appropriate for all educational levels. A simple procedure for papermaking is provided and suggestions for modifying and extending the activity are discussed.
Hudson, T. & Camphire, G. (2005). Petroleum and the Environment. The Science Teacher, 72(9), 34-35.
This poster insert provides an introduction to environmental concerns related to petroleum exploration, transportation, production, and use. This insert stresses students’ understanding of the importance of petroleum, petroleum sources, regulations and policies created to protect natural resources, and worldwide energy needs.
Science: Keeping warm for the winter: Fuel. (2000, December). School Library Media Activities Monthly, 17(4), 15.
This article presents an activity where students find information about a specific energy source for staying warm in winter months and record observations about an information need on a worksheet.
Understanding Energy Concerns. (2005, January/February). Social Education, 69(1), 24-25.
This article presents a lesson plan for high school social studies students regarding world energy problems. Students explore how rising gasoline prices impact people in various countries and research gasoline usage and alternate energy sources in diverse countries.
Urban, B. (2000). The energy-culture connection. Science Teacher, 67(3), 33-35.
This article presents an activity where students explore the relationship between energy and cultures and provides students with various situations to examine possible effects of having or lacking energy in diverse cultures. Students study a multicultural lesson revealing how energy sources mold civilizations.
Van den Berg, E. & Grosheide, W. (2001). A module for teaching about energy. Science Education International,
12(2), 10-14.
This article discusses a series of junior high lesson plans on energy topics.
Note: Funding through the Alabama Department of Economic and community Affairs, Science, Technology and Energy Division, Bob Riley, Governor. “This publication was prepared with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy Grant No. DE-FG44-05R410960. However, any opinions, finding, conclusions, or recommendations expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DOE”.