Bonneville Dam Education Resources

Resource Type:
At-Home,
Curriculum,
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Field Trips,
Infographic,
Instructional Resource,
Organizations & Possible Partners,
Phenomena,
Video
Source:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Published:
2021
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
PreK-2,
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Description:

The US Army Corps of Engineers has created a series of curricula from K-12 to discuss the Bonneville Dam operations, salmon lifecycle, and some of the history of the project. They also offer virtual and in-person...

California's Renewable Energy Problem

Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Video,
Phenomena
Source:
Real Engineering
Published:
2019
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

A great if not overly-detailed overview/case study of how renewables can affect grid reliability, including the promise and limitations of battery technology; Includes issues of baseload and incluson of policy, as...

cK-12 Energy Resources

Resource Type:
At-Home,
Curriculum,
Instructional Resource,
Interactive,
Pedagogy,
Phenomena,
Video,
Visualization/Simulation
Source:
CK-12
Published:
2021
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
PreK-2,
3-5,
MS,
HS
Description:

cK-12 is a nonprofit free database of curricular resources across all subjects, and includes complete content, interacties and simulations, assessments and videos and more. The energy content includes content that...

Energy Literacy Framework

Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Pedagogy
Source:
US Department of Energy
Published:
2017
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
PreK-2,
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Description:

Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education is an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning about energy. The framework identifies seven Essential Principles and a...

Environmental Justice Atlas

Resource Type:
App,
At-Home,
Instructional Resource,
Interactive,
Phenomena,
Visualization/Simulation
Source:
Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA) at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Published:
2021
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

The EJ Atlas collects these stories of communities struggling for environmental justice from around the world. It aims to make these mobilization more visible, highlight claims and...

Hourly Electric Grid Monitor

Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Data,
Infographic,
Interactive,
Visualization/Simulation,
At-Home
Source:
US Energy Information Administration
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

(In Beta) A great high-level data tool which provides maps and data on current and historical regional and national electricity usage and generation mix. Interactive with a variety of downloadable tables and charts...

Idaho Power Tours and Presentations

Resource Type:
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Instructional Resource,
Organizations & Possible Partners
Source:
Idaho Power
Published:
2021
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Description:

Idaho Power offers tours of hydropower and natural gas generating plants in their territory, as well as of fish hatcheries. Available to any district within Idaho Power Territory. Idaho Power staff will also come to...

Initiative for Energy Justice/Energy Justice Workbook

Resource Type:
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Instructional Resource,
Organizations & Possible Partners,
Pedagogy
Source:
Initiative for Energy Justice
Published:
2019
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Description:

The Initiative for Energy Justice is a nonprofit organization conducting research, providing tools and advocacy support to support equitable energy policy and decisions. The site includes the Energy Justice Workbook...

Justice-Centered Science Pedagogy

Resource Type:
Pedagogy,
Phenomena,
Podcast
Source:
NGS Navigators Podcast
Published:
2019
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
PreK-2,
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Description:

NGSNavigators podcast featuring Dr. Daniel Morales-Doyle, who discusses powerful impact of a justice-centered science pedagogy, which is one of the core pedagogies that informs CE's approach. He gives examples of...

Learning in Place Classroom Storyline

Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Curriculum
Source:
Seattle Public Schools, Tilth Alliance, University of Washington, Northwestern University, National Science Foundations
Published:
2018
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
PreK-2,
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST
Description:

A great learning framework for place- and field-based seasonal exploration, which is an essential aspect of understanding local resources and seasonality that affects energy generation sources and usage. Includes...

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