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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Physical Science: Energy Resources

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses nonrenewable and renewable energy resources. Outlines world energy use and ways to conserve energy.
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Interactive
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Geothermal Technologies: Enhanced Geothermal System

For Students 9th - 10th
Through both an interactive animation and a short video, learn about the enhanced geothermal system as a means to utilize the Earth's heat as an energy source for our electricity needs.
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Website
Other

First Energy: The Electric Avenue: Energy Fun Factory

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here, students can learn all about energy sources and electricity. Activities include games and calculating energy costs in their homes.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Geothermal Power Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the basics behind geothermal power.
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Article
Energy for Sustainable Development

Kids and Energy: Geothermal Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Geothermal energy can be used as an efficient heat source in small end-use applications such as greenhouses, but the consumers have to be located close to the source of heat. Geothermal energy - heat from the earth (in most cases mineral...
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Website
Other

Energy Resources: Geothermal Power

For Students 9th - 10th
This site was put together by a science teacher and provides a very nice introduction to how geothermal powered energy resources may be used. Discusses advantages and disadvantages.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Geothermal Energy

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about geothermal energy and how this renewable power can help the environment. Teach students about heat pumps and electric plants.
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Handout
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Geothermal

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how geothermal energy is used as a source of usable electricity.
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Handout
Other

National Renewable Energy Laboratory: Geothermal Heat Pump Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information about how these heat pumps function and where they can be used.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Thermal Energy Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what thermal energy is, describes some different types, and presents facts about each type.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Methods of Generating Electricity

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides brief descriptions of the different methods used to generate electricity.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Geothermal Energy

For Students 1st - 6th
What is geothermal energy? Discover how it is obtained and generated and learn about the advantages and disadvantages.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Renewable Energy

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about renewable energy and how it can help the environment. Teach students about solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy.