Household Energy Audit Lesson

Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Curriculum,
At-Home
Source:
Teach Engineering
Published:
2013
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS
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.

How does Anaerobic Digestion Work?

Resource Type:
Article,
Infographic,
Instructional Resource
Source:
EPA
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS
Description:

A resource describing how anaerobic digestion creates biogas, which is the raw product that can be converted into renewable natural gas. Great pictures and flowchart.

How Does the Power Grid Work?

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

A great in-depth 101 on the electrical grid (10:24 runtime, includes and ad for the creator's sponsorship) which covers many of the basics of the purpose and issues in the electrical grid.

How to Create Anti-Racist Energy Policy

Resource Type:
Article,
Instructional Resource
Source:
WBUR (NPR station)
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS
Description:

A recent (2020) article that highlights inequities in the enegry systems, as made even more apparent by the COVID-19 crisis and the threat of utility shutoffs for society's most vulnerable.

Hydropower Challenge (video)

Resource Type:
At-Home,
Curriculum,
Engineering Challenges,
Instructional Resource,
Video
Source:
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Description:

An at-home engineering challenge using simple materials to design, build and test a water-powered turbine. Accessible to nearly all ages.

I am a Scientist

Resource Type:
At-Home,
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Instructional Resource,
Video
Source:
The Plenary Co
Published:
2021
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Description:
In the past few years, progress has been made to inspire and support more students in the pursuit of STE(A)M careers. The goal of the “I Am A Scientist” initiative is to contribute to these efforts by providing...

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...

Idaho STEM Action Center

Resource Type:
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Engineering Challenges,
Grants/Funding,
Organizations & Possible Partners,
Scholarships,
Teacher Externship
Source:
State of Idaho
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
PreK-2,
3-5,
MS,
HS
Description:

STEM AC is Idaho's statewide resource for everything STEM, including a wealth of programs, grants, oportunities, partnerships and more for Idaho's STEM educators. The mission of STEM AC is: Engineering innovative...

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...

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