PhET Simulations

Resource Type:
Interactive,
Visualization/Simulation,
At-Home
Source:
University of Colorado Boulder
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS
Description:

A series of over 150 digitial interacitves that allow students to explore a wide variety of science concepts, from simple energy transformations and motion, as well as beahvior of electricity in multiple contexts (...

PV Watts Calculator

Resource Type:
Instructional Resource
Source:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory NREL
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
HS
Description:

This online resource is a quick and easy-to-use energy production calculator for grid-tied solar PV systems installed throughout the world that uses NREL scientific data. This website is used by solar photovoltaic...

Recharge Labs Curriculum

Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Curriculum,
At-Home
Source:
KidWind
Published:
2015
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
PreK-2,
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST
Description:

A series of 9 hands-on lessons (grades 2-12) that explore wind and solar energy, cirtcuity and electricity generation using a mixture of design and DIY tools. The includes materials lists and video support guides for...

Recovering Value from Waste: Anaerobic Digesters

Resource Type:
Article,
Instructional Resource,
Research,
Infographic,
Phenomena
Source:
EPA
Published:
2011
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS
Description:

A report on the the basics of Anaerobic Digesters which are used to turn food and animal waste into biogas. A great infographic on the many ways to use biogas and some details on the types of biodigesters.

Renewable Hydrogen Alliance

Resource Type:
Article,
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Organizations & Possible Partners
Source:
Renewable Hydrogen Alliance
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
HS
Description:

A great starting point for exploring everything about Renewbale Hydrogen, the technolofy where water is split into hydrogen gas for many end uses including storage, transportation, and clean fuel. Links to basic...

Renewable Project Map (NW)

Resource Type:
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Field Trips,
Instructional Resource,
Interactive,
Organizations & Possible Partners,
Phenomena,
Visualization/Simulation
Source:
Renewable Northwest
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

An interactive map-based listing of major operating, proposed, approved, or other renewable energy projects in the Pacific Northwest US, including owners and generating capacity.

Renewables Data Explorer

Resource Type:
Data,
Instructional Resource,
Interactive,
Report
Source:
International Energy Agency
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

Explore historical data and forecasts for all renewables sectors and technologies. Renewables 2020 includes a dynamic data dashboard which enables users to explore historical data and forecasts for all sectors and...

Revolutionary Power Book

Resource Type:
Action Guide,
Article,
Curriculum,
Data,
Instructional Resource,
Research
Source:
Island Press. Author Shalanda Baker
Published:
2021
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

From the Publisher:

In Revolutionary Power, Shalanda Baker arms those made most vulnerable by our current energy system with the tools they need to remake the system in the service of their humanity. She...

Scientist Profile Cards

Resource Type:
Instructional Resource
Source:
Amplify Science
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
PreK-2,
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST
Description:

A series of cards in Spanish in English that features individual careers in STEM and can be used to add a discussion of STEM careers to many STEM units.

Site Wind Right Interactive Map

Resource Type:
At-Home,
Data,
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Instructional Resource,
Interactive,
Visualization/Simulation
Source:
The Nature Conservancy
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

An interactive map that examines the opportunity and impact of wind development in the Great Plains states, with an opportunity for students to explore siting of wind facilities using factors that professionals would...

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