National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Our Energy Sources
The many sources of energy production in the United States are described in this overview. Included are traditional sources, renewable sources, and new energy production technologies.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Nonrenewable Energy Sources
This resource provides information about nonrenewable energy sources. There is specific information about each of these energy sources, and lots of maps, charts, tables, and graphs to further the understanding.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Coal
Easy-to-understand information on mining and transporting coal, producing it, uses of coal, and coal and the environment.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Non Renewable Energy
Learn what non-renewable energy is and the different types.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: What Is the Big Deal With Carbon?
An illustrated article highlighting the science behind carbon and fossil fuels. Diagrams and graphs help with understanding.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: The Story of Fossil Fuels, Part 1: Coal
Discover the history of fossil fuels in chronological order, beginning in China and moving on to Bertha Benz and the creation of the first automobile. Learn about the rise in need for petroleum, and the pros and cons of fossil fuel...
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Explained
A comprehensive source of information about energy in all its forms. Each type of energy is explained, along with information about its environmental impact, supported with graphs, charts, and other data. There is a twenty-question quiz...
Other
American Coal Foundation: Lesson Plan: Coal Formation
In this four-part lesson plan, students will conduct a simulation of the coal formation process and will show the ability to do scientific inquiry. For the final project, they will use their findings they have recorded on their "Coal...
eSchool Today
E School Today: Nonrenewable Energy: Natural Gas
Get the basics on nonrenewable energy. Learn about its uses and conservation.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Energy
Explore energy resources through stories, case studies, activities, and examples.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Oil (Petroleum)
A brief description of how oil is formed and where it comes from.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Coal
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock composed mostly of carbon and hydrocarbons. It is the most abundant fossil fuel produced in the United States. Coal is also a nonrenewable energy source because it takes...