Curated OER
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint to Help the Environment
Learners examine their environment. In this carbon footprint lesson plan, students look at how he/she impacts their environment with the waste they create and the energy they use. As a class they read an article and listen to podcasts on...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Rooftop Gardens: Are They a Cool Idea?
Around the world, rooftops are being transformed into living green expanses. Besides beauty, rooftop gardens have a number of advantages, including growing food and taking carbon dioxide out of the air while releasing breathable oxygen....
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US Department of Energy
Us Dept. Of Energy: Urbita Elementary School: Linda Gregory: Draft O Meter [Pdf]
Students will observe drafts in homes and in the classroom to determine if or how much heat or air conditioning is escaping. How can the rooms be made more energy efficient?
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Building a Better Pyramid
Help the Mummy conserve energy inside the pyramid by adding layers of insulation. By using this site you will find out what happens when you add more layers of insulation.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Energy Saving Survey Take Action
Students will explore ways that people can conserve energy. Beginning with a classroom survey, students research, consider changes that can be made, and evaluate which changes will be easier to do than others and explain why.
Other
Abc Da Energia
ABC Da Energia describes the many ways that energy can be obtained and conserved. It explains different sources of energy, how each works, and how energy can be saved in our daily lives. Interactive energy-saving activities and games...
Other
U.s. Environmental Protection Agency: Energy Star
Government-sponsored site provides information about saving money and conserving energy by using energy-efficient products and practices at home and at business and organizational sites. Some resources in Spanish.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Green Building Contractor
This conversation with Blaine Rowland highlights the work that goes into building green and the benefits of this practice.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Home Energy Auditor
A conversation with Mauricio Mejia, a power company employee who helps people understand how much and when they are using the most energy.
Other
The Atom's Family: Cooling the Mummy's Tomb
Help the Pharaoh design a better tomb by investigating insulation materials.
Other
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Just for Kids: Energy
Where does energy come from? What are non-renewable energy sources? How can we conserve energy? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Energy Conservation Study Guide
Use this study guide to review energy conservation.
Environduck
Enviroduck: A Greener Home Save Resources Like Water and Energy
Go green at home by saving energy, water, food. Learn how to conserve.
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Energy Facts Trivia Game (Metric)
Learn some facts about energy, petroleum, and conservation in this quiz-style trivia show.
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Energy Facts Trivia Game (Customary)
Learn some facts about energy, petroleum, and conservation in this quiz-style trivia slide show.