Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Curriculum
Source:
ConEdison
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
OST
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Description:

A multi-day home energy audit lesson which allows students to work with their family to explore energy usage in their homes.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Energy Efficiency
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.C: Human Impact
Pedagogy & Practice:
Family Engagement,
Field Work,
Place-Based Learning,
Research-Primary
Other Subjects Covered:
ELA: Writing,
Math: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
Resource Type:
Action Guide,
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Instructional Resource,
Report,
Curriculum,
Video,
Research
Source:
Generation 180
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST
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Description:

Generation 180 is a nonprofi working to inspire and equip people to take action on clean energy. The site includes a wealth of resources for engaging student's in exploring how they use energy, understanding how energy decisions are made, and providing them with tools so they can take big or small actions to promote clean energy locally. Two features include the Energy Challenge (to organize class/local challenges) and the Boot Camp virtual course. The site also has reports on school solar, with success stories, trends, and guide for including solar in your school.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Energy & Society,
Energy Equity and Justice,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Energy Efficiency,
Smart Grid,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Sources of Energy,
Transportation
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Group Work/Collaboration,
Place-Based Learning,
Project-Based Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Social Sciences: Analysis,
Social Sciences: Civics,
Social Sciences: Economics
Resource Type:
Data,
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Report,
Research
Source:
American Jobs Project
Published:
2018
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
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Description:

The American Jobs Project develops practical, customized strategies to promote economic development and advanced energy jobs. They have published state-level industry reports highlighting opportunities in Advanced Energy for 24 states for the next 10 years. These can be great ways to identify Career-Connected Learning opporunities and industry partners in your state.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Advanced Energy Careers,
Batteries & Storage,
Energy & Society,
Demand Response,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Hydrogen,
Next Generation Manufacturing,
Smart Grid,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Sources of Energy,
Transportation,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Career-Connected Learning,
Place-Based Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
Computer Science,
Environmental Sciences,
CTE: Career & Technical Education,
Social Sciences: Economics
Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Report,
Research,
Data
Source:
NC Clean Energy Technology Center: NC State University
Published:
1995
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
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Description:

DSIRE is the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States.  It includes national, state and local policies and incentives for all 50 states and DC.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Energy & Society,
Energy Efficiency,
Sources of Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change
Pedagogy & Practice:
Career-Connected Learning,
Place-Based Learning,
Project-Based Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
Social Sciences: Civics,
Social Sciences: Economics
Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Interactive,
Visualization/Simulation
Source:
Department of Energy
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
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Description:

A series of official career maps published by Department of Energy that highlight career tracks in a variety of clean energy fields across a range of expertise and educational levels. A great resource for thinking about career-connected learning, especially for HS and CTE educators. A separate career map highlights careers in hydrogen and fuel cells.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Advanced Energy Careers,
Energy & Society,
Renewable Natural Gas,
Biomass Energy,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Hydrogen,
Hydropower,
Smart Grid,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Wind Energy
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Career-Connected Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
CTE: Career & Technical Education,
Social Sciences: Economics
Resource Type:
Article,
Video
Source:
KGW8
Published:
2019
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
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Description:

Great synopsis of historical and future problems with energy supply and management in the Pacific Northwest. Strong utility policy focus, with good info in the context of Integrated Resource Plans and Renewable Portfolio Standards.

Location:
West/Pacific NW
Energy Content:
Batteries & Storage,
Energy & Society,
Energy Equity and Justice,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Hydropower,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change
Pedagogy & Practice:
Phenomena-Driven Instruction,
Place-Based Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Social Sciences: Analysis,
Social Sciences: Civics,
Social Sciences: Economics,
Social Sciences: Geography
Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Curriculum,
At-Home
Source:
Teach Engineering
Published:
2013
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS
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Description:

A 45 minute stand-alone lesson that has students exploring how energy is used in their home, and taking data to calculate energy use and support considerations of how to conserve energy in the home.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Energy & Society,
Energy Efficiency
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.C: Human Impact
Pedagogy & Practice:
Field Work,
Phenomena-Driven Instruction,
Place-Based Learning,
Project-Based Learning,
Research-Primary
Other Subjects Covered:
CTE: Career & Technical Education,
Math: Measurement
Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Research,
Data,
Interactive
Source:
US Energy Information Administration
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
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Description:

A superb research resource for MS and HS students that provides state-by-state data on energy consumption, generation and costs. Also includes state rankings for various energy sources, and individual generation facilities in an interactive map so students can understand what resources and sources of energy and present locally, as well as the grid interconnections. The EIA site also a links to a wealth of other energy data and reports for more detailed analysis, inluding near-term energy forecasts.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Energy & Society,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Hydropower,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Sources of Energy,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.A: Earth Materials & Systems,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact
Pedagogy & Practice:
Place-Based Learning,
Research-Secondary
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Social Sciences: Economics,
Social Sciences: Geography
Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Research,
Data
Source:
Department of Energy
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
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Description:

National database that allows users to access a wealth of local and state energy information, in both table and graph formats. Data include energy consumption, energy sources, local energy organizations, energy policies, and energy costs. An excellent resource for place-based research.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Energy & Society,
Energy Equity and Justice,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Sources of Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact
Pedagogy & Practice:
Place-Based Learning,
Project-Based Learning,
Research-Secondary
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Math: Graphing & Representation,
Social Sciences: Economics,
Social Sciences: Geography
Resource Type:
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Instructional Resource,
Video,
Data,
Interactive,
Visualization/Simulation,
At-Home
Source:
Student Energy
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

An amazing resource focused on providing students with a wealth of resources-videos, articles, and other reosurces-focused on a huge variety of applied energy topics. This is an amazing go-to resource for startingto explore enegry, or going deeper into applied energy issues.  It is also an opportunity to engage students more deeply in energy advocacy.  

Location:
National,
International
Energy Content:
Batteries & Storage,
Energy & Society,
Energy Equity and Justice,
Renewable Natural Gas,
Biomass Energy,
Demand Response,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Energy Efficiency,
Energy Fundamentals,
Fuels,
Geothermal Energy,
Hydrogen,
Hydropower,
Microgrids,
Smart Grid,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Solar Thermal,
Sources of Energy,
Tidal Energy,
Transportation,
Wave Energy,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.A: Earth Materials & Systems,
ESS2.C: Water on Earth,
ESS2.D: Weather & Climate,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change,
LS4.D: Biodiversity & Humans,
PS4.C: Information Technologies
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Career-Connected Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
CTE: Career & Technical Education,
Social Sciences: Civics,
Social Sciences: Economics,
Social Sciences: Geography

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