Introduce Solar Energy to Elementary Students
Grades: K-2nd Subjects: Math, Science, Language Arts Objective: The National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project offers free investigation and exploration lessons to introduce primary students...
View ArticleHow Does Water Produce Electricity?
Grades: 3rd-5th, 6th-8th Subject: hydroelectricity Objective: Students learn how water can be used to produce electricity. Overview: Use several sources to teach students about hydroelectricity. The...
View ArticleHost a school science fair focused on energy conservation
Grades: 3rd-5th grades Subject: science, energy efficiency and conservation Objective: The Alliance to Save Energy features a how-to guide on hosting a science fair that focuses on projects that...
View ArticleEnergy lessons for elementary school students
Grades: kindergarten-2nd grade Subjects: energy, solar, photovoltaic Objective: Florida Solar Energy Center, a research institute that is part of University of Central Florida, features several energy...
View ArticleIntroducing the Nation’s Greenest Green Power Schools
The US Environmental Protection Agency just published its updated list of the top Green Power Schools (and school districts) in the country. The results? They sure were looking good for the DMV...
View ArticleTeach elementary students the basics of electricity transmission and towers
Grades: Elementary 3rd-5th grades Subjects: Electricity, engineering Objective: Using popsicle sticks, tape, string, pencil and paper, students will work in teams to construct a model transmission...
View ArticleTeach elementary students about transportation fuel options
Grades: Elementary: 3rd-6th grades Subjects: Science, language arts, technology Objective: The NEED (National Energy Education Development) organization has developed and posted a lesson plan that can...
View ArticleEducate elementary students about basic uses of hydrogen
Grades: 3rd-5th graders Subjects: Science Objective: Florida Solar Energy Center, a research institute of the University of Central Florida (UCF), has created several energy-focused lesson plans for...
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