KidWind Challenges: Wind Engineering & Solar Structure

Resource Type:
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Instructional Resource,
Curriculum,
Engineering Challenges
Source:
KidWind
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST
Description:

Two really fantastic and engaging engineering challenges held both nationally and online for grades 4-12: Wind Engineering and Solar Structures. Educators and students are provided with scaffolded lessons for...

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...

Lesson: What is Electricity?

Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Curriculum
Source:
Teach Engineering/University of Colorado
Published:
2014
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5
Description:

A basic introduction to electrical energy and how it shows up in the world, including understanding the atomic basis for electricity. Not phenomena driven, but a solid stand-alone lesson to help students understand...

Map in a Career in Clean Energy

Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Interactive,
Visualization/Simulation
Source:
Department of Energy
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
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...

Mapped: How the US Generates Electricity

Resource Type:
Article,
Instructional Resource,
Research,
Phenomena,
Interactive
Source:
Carbon Brief
Published:
2017
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

Interactive Map featuring sources of energy and consumption. Great tool for engaging students in understanding where their energy comes from locally and from what sources.

Marine Energy STEM Resources

Resource Type:
Apprenticeships,
Curriculum,
Data,
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Field Trips,
Grants/Funding,
Instructional Resource,
Internships,
Mentorships,
Organizations & Possible Partners,
Report,
Video
Source:
Open EI
Published:
2019
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS
Description:

Another great set of energy STEM resources from OpenEI, this one focusing on marine energy. Like the other Open EI resources on Hydropower , this is wealth of resources and information on marine energy basics,...

Montana Renewable Energy Association

Resource Type:
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Organizations & Possible Partners
Source:
Montana Renewable Energy Association
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
PreK-2,
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Description:

The Montana Renewable Energy Association is a membership based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2000. We are businesses, individuals, families, and advocates dedicated to expanding Montana’s use of...

Oregon Energy By the Numbers

Resource Type:
Data,
Infographic,
Report
Source:
Oregon Department of Energy
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST
Description:

Energy by the Numbers focuses on the metrics and data available to track how Oregon produces, purchases, and uses various types of energy. Includes many pages of graphics that highlight oregon's energy usage and...

Oregon Tradeswomen

Resource Type:
Apprenticeships,
Organizations & Possible Partners
Source:
Oregon Tradeswomen
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
Post Secondary
Description:

Oregon Tradeswomen promotes success for women in the trades through education, leadership, and mentorship. We were founded in 1989 on the principles that women deserve and can attain economic self-sufficiency by...

Partners in Science Program

Resource Type:
Grants/Funding,
Mentorships,
Teacher Externship
Source:
Murdock Charitable Trust
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

This unique program pairs high school science teachers with a mentor doing cutting-edge research in an academic lab or a lab associated with another nonprofit institution. The Murdock Trust awards approximately 25...

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