Research Links
American Society of Agricultral & Biological Engineers "Fuel Your Future" Resource Page http://www.asabe.org/news-public-affairs/k-12-outreach/future-city-resources.aspx
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=electricity_in_the_united_states-basics Explores how electricity is generated, how it is transmitted to consumers, and the environmental impacts associated with the production and transmission of electricity.
Energy Sources
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=2
Explains nonrenewable and renewable energy sources, secondary energy sources (electricity and hydrogen), and recent energy statistics.
Smart Grid
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/power-grid.html
Explains how electricity is transmitted through the electric grid and introduces the smart grid.
Energy Basics
Energy Kids: U.S. Energy Information Administration
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/index.cfm
Explains the basics of energy, different energy sources (renewable, nonrenewable, and secondary), and the history of energy. Also contains a games/activities section and resources for educators.
Engineering for Change
https://www.engineeringforchange.org/solution/library/viewAll/Energy
Visit the Solutions Library (Energy) to learn how engineers around the world are designing new ways to generate and transmit electricity.
How Does Electricity Affect the Environment?
http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-and-you/affect/index.html
Explores how different ways of generating electricity affect the environment.
NEED Energy InfoBooks
http://need.org/Energy-Infobooks
Contains information about different energy resources and new technologies. Organized by subject and grade level, with “Intermediate” geared toward middle school.
Books
Alternative Energy Sources by Sally Morgan (Heinemann, 2009)
Discusses the pros and cons of fossil fuels and various alternative energy sources available today. Energy for Keeps: Creating Clean Electricity from Renewable Sources by Marilyn Nemzer, Deborah Page, Anna Carter (Energy Education Group, 2010)
Explains how electricity can be generated from various energy sources and introduces issues related to our current energy choices.
Innovative Energy Ideas Energize Your Future
http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/environment_society/education/student/
Explores how we use fossil fuels and renewable energy sources to meet the world’s energy needs.
Engineering Go for It: What’s New?
http://students.egfi-k12.org/
Contains articles about innovative engineering solutions for energy issues (use Search box to locate articles).
NSF: Green Revolution
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/greenrevolution/index.jsp
Features videos of scientists and engineers who are working to develop and improve the use of clean energy sources, new fuels, and other energy-related technologies.
Sustainable Cities: Energy Case Studies
http://sustainablecities.dk/en/search-criterias/energy
Showcases what cities around the world are doing to address energy issues and create more sustainable living.
