Curated OER
Electrical Energy
This graphic organizer has learners give examples of electricity production, energy transformations, and different forms of energy.
Other
Bc Hydro: Generation System
Gives a clear explanation of how BC Hydro's electric generation system and thermal generating system work. Its transmission and distribution systems are also explained. There are maps showing where facilities and dams are located, but...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Energy Use and Energy Sources
This interactive learning module will focus on the fundamentals of energy and energy sources, renewable and nonrenewable, that support the human population. Students will also explore our dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels to...
Other
American Coal Foundation:lesson Plan:how Much Does It Cost to Light the School?
Lesson explores where electricity comes from, how much it costs, and the amount of coal that is used. Learners will relate these concepts to how much coal is needed to light their school/classroom for one hour.
Digital History
Digital History: More Like the Tva? [Pdf]
Read the history of the Tennessee River Valley and the tension between private enterprise and government in the development of electricity and, surprisingly, fertilizer. Find out how the Tennessee Valley Authority was developed during...
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Renewable Energy: Wind
Mankind has used the wind as an energy source for thousands of years. Discover other ways the wind is used to make energy.
US Department of Energy
U.s. Department of Energy: Wind Energy
This short site provides an overview of wind power, along with links to technical information on wind power, history of wind power, and more.