US Wind Turbine Database (map)

Resource Type:
Data,
Interactive,
Visualization/Simulation
Source:
USGS
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

An interactive map depicting the density of wind turbine projects, with specific information on each project available.

Voices for 100% Renewable Energy

Resource Type:
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Instructional Resource,
Video
Source:
Environment America
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Description:

Videos and blogs representing diverse stories from around the country of professionals, advocates and others who are working towards a 100% Renewable Energy future. Great for engaging students in both understanding...

Water Power Site Tours

Resource Type:
At-Home,
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Field Trips,
Instructional Resource,
Video
Source:
Open EI
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS
Description:

An interactive map of national tours of hydropower facilities, including in-person field trip opportunities and virtual tours (mostly videos of tours). Has resources for dam tours across the coutnry.

Who Works for an Energy Company?

Resource Type:
Article,
Instructional Resource
Source:
Xcel Energy
Published:
2012
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

A quick guide which highlights many of the types of careers available across a variety of enegry companies.

Will There Be Enough Electricity After Coal Plants Shut Down?

Resource Type:
Article,
Video
Source:
KGW8
Published:
2019
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
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...

Wind for Schools Program

Resource Type:
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Instructional Resource,
Organizations & Possible Partners,
Phenomena
Source:
Department of Energy: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Published:
2019
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
PreK-2,
3-5,
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

The Wind for Schools program is a career-connected leanring program from the Department of Energy that connects your school with resources around Wind Energy , including curricula, a network of other schools (with...

WindWise Curriculum

Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Curriculum,
Engineering Challenges
Source:
KidWind
Published:
2015
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS
Description:

A time-tested series of 19 lessons developed by KidWInd to explore Wind Energy, using KidWind or DIY wind turbines designed by students. Lessons span from basic concepts of wind energy all the way through sighting of...

Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy

Resource Type:
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Mentorships,
Organizations & Possible Partners
Source:
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
HS,
Post Secondary
Description:

Founded in 2005 as Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) and rebranded in May 2017, Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is a national nonprofit with a growing presence working across the renewable...

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