Lesson Plans, Teacher Guides and Online Environmental Resources for Educators: Energy
Find an array of environmental and science based lesson plans, activities and ideas below from EPA, other federal agencies and external organizations. Encontrar recursos para estudiantes y maestros.
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ENERGY STAR Kids
Students can learn to use energy wisely and be an energy star. Find related publications for download and order.
Grades: K-8
Type of Resource: website
Fuel Economy and Environment Labels: High School
This activity lets students learn about fuel economy and environment labels, and how to calculate the cost and emissions associated with cars. Students will understand the concept of fuel economy and compare and contrast various fuel types.
Grades: 9-12
Type of resource: Lesson plan
Fuel Economy and Environment Labels: Middle School
This activity lets students learn about fuel economy and environment labels and calculate the cost and emissions associated with cars. Students will understand the concept of fuel economy and compare and contrast various fuel types.
Grades: 5-8
Type of resource: Lesson plan
Generate! Game
An interactive board game developed by EPA scientists called Generate! enables players to explore energy choices and the environment and gets students “energized” in some friendly competition. The game is a teaching tool that can be used to understand the costs and benefits of the energy choices we make; find out what happens if the mix of energy sources changes in the future and learn what energy choices mean for our climate, air, water, and overall environmental quality.
Grades: 6-12
Type of Resource: Board game and teacher guides.
Join the Lorax
From the ENERGY STAR program, familiar characters like the Lorax will help students understand energy efficiency and how to use energy wisely. Download the accompanying activity book.
Type of Resource: Website and activity book.
Teaching Kids to Conserve Energy at Home: Resources for K-12 teachers and parents
This 11-minute presentation focuses on an introduction to energy and the environment, energy saving tips, how to use the Energy Star home energy yardstick, and homework ideas.
Grades: K-12
Type of Resource: Video
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Kids Home Page
Kids Saving Energy. Games tips and facts for kids who want to save energy.
Grades: 6-8
Type of Resource: Website
Department of Energy Educator Resources
Find the complete set of lesson plans, student competitions, workbooks, videos and more from the Department of Energy. Grades: k-12
Type of resource: Website