Energy: Saving Energy and Energy Efficiency
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| Energy: Saving Energy and Energy Efficiency |
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Description:
| These sites are about saving energy and energy efficiency. Learn why energy conservation is important and what you can do to help use less energy. Includes information on how to buy energy efficient appliances, checklists, tips, and guidelines on energy conservation at home and school. There are also games, interactives, and classroom activities. Includes links to eThemes Resources on Energy: Renewable and Non-Renewable, Going Green, and Recycling.
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| EIA Engery Kids
This site describes how energy is used by different sectors, households, industries, and transportation in the United States. Also you can learn about ways to help use less energy. There are games and activities.
Energy Effieciency Links
See this list of websites that are designed specifically for kids to learn about energy, energy conservation, and energy efficiency. Includes games, interactives, and classroom activities. NOTE: This site has links to external sites.
The Energy Story: Saving Energy and Energy Conservation
Here is introductory information on how to save and conserve energy. Follow the link "Saving Energy" to find out different ways to conserve energy at home and school.
Energy Star at Home
Click on each room, then click on a star to find tips on energy conservation.
Flex Your Power
This site provides many ideas, guidelines, and best habits on how to save energy at home. The topics cover efficient appliances, natural gas efficiency, how to upgrade your home, summer saving tips, and more.
ENERGY STAR Qualified Products
Browse the appliance lists by categories to find appliances that meet ENERGY STAR qualified products.
Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings
Here is up-to-date information on home energy savings from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy including home energy checklist, appliance disposal and recycling information, and more.
Recycling Facts, Games, and Crafts
This 26-page PDF file has facts, games, and craft ideas to promote the practice of recycling, reusing, and reducing.
eThemes Resource: Energy: Renewable and Non-Renewable
These websites are about energy resources, but renewable and non-renewable. You can find information on fossil fuels, solar power, wind power, geothermal energy, hydroelectricity, biomass energy, fuel cells, and nuclear power. There are statistics, experiments, videos, interviews with scientists, and lesson plans.
eThemes Resource: Going Green
These sites provide resources and information on helping a school "go green". There is information on strategies to teach kids about going green and to help create a green school environment. There are also guidelines for schools to get started with the green school program and examples of best practices from other schools. Includes animations and interactive websites, lesson plans, and teaching resources. There are links to eThemes Resources on Recycling, Energy: Renewable and Non-Renewable, Earth Day, and Community Projects.
eThemes Resource: Recycling
These sites have information on solid waste, composting, and recycling. Read about how paper and plastic are recycled. Includes online games and classroom project ideas. There are links to eThemes Resources on Earth Day and pollution.
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