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
Resource Link(s):
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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 tours of the faiclity for classes.

Location:
National,
West/Pacific NW
Energy Content:
Energy & Society,
Energy Equity and Justice,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Hydropower,
Sources of Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.C: Water on Earth,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change,
LS4.D: Biodiversity & Humans,
PS2.A: Forces & Motion,
PS2.B: Interactions Between Forces,
PS3.A: Energy Definitions,
PS3.B: Energy Conservation & Transfer,
PS3.C: Energy & Forces
Pedagogy & Practice:
Phenomena-Driven Instruction,
Place-Based Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Social Sciences: Analysis,
Social Sciences: Geography,
Social Sciences: History
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
Resource Link(s):
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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 classrooms to make presentations. 

Location:
West/Pacific NW
Energy Content:
Advanced Energy Careers,
Energy & Society,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Energy Efficiency,
Energy Fundamentals,
Fuels,
Hydropower,
Smart Grid,
Sources of Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.A: Earth Materials & Systems,
ESS2.C: Water on Earth,
ESS2.D: Weather & Climate,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change,
LS4.D: Biodiversity & Humans
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Career-Connected Learning,
Community Engagement,
Field Work,
Place-Based Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
CTE: Career & Technical Education,
Social Sciences: Economics,
Social Sciences: Geography,
Social Sciences: History
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
Resource Link(s):
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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 set of Fundamental Concepts to support each principle. The guide does not seek to identify all areas of energy understanding, but rather to focus on those that are essential for all citizens K-Gray. It presents energy concepts that, if understood and applied, will help individuals and communities make informed energy decisions.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Advanced Energy Careers,
Batteries & Storage,
Energy & Society,
Energy Equity and Justice,
Renewable Natural Gas,
Biomass Energy,
Circuitry,
Demand Response,
Electrical Energy,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity and Magnetism,
Electricity Generation,
Electronics,
Electrons,
Energy Efficiency,
Energy Fundamentals,
Fuels,
Geothermal Energy,
Hydrogen,
Hydropower,
Light (Visible),
Materials Science,
Microgrids,
Next Generation Manufacturing,
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion,
Potential & Kinetic Energy,
Smart Grid,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Solar Thermal,
Sound,
Sources of Energy,
Thermal Energy (Heat),
Tidal Energy,
Transportation,
Wave Energy,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS1.B: Solar System,
ESS1.C: Earth History,
ESS2.A: Earth Materials & Systems,
ESS2.C: Water on Earth,
ESS2.D: Weather & Climate,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change,
LS2.B: Matter & Energy Cycles,
LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics,
LS4.D: Biodiversity & Humans,
PS1.A: Matter: Structure & Properties,
PS1.B: Chemical Reactions,
PS1.C: Nuclear Processes,
PS2.A: Forces & Motion,
PS2.B: Interactions Between Forces,
PS3.A: Energy Definitions,
PS3.B: Energy Conservation & Transfer,
PS3.C: Energy & Forces,
PS3.D: Energy in Chemical Processes,
PS4.A: Wave Properties,
PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation,
PS4.C: Information Technologies
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Early Childhood Learning,
Establishing a Culture of Science
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Social Sciences: Analysis,
Social Sciences: Civics,
Social Sciences: Economics,
Social Sciences: Geography,
Social Sciences: History
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
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

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

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Electricity and Magnetism,
Electricity Generation,
Hydropower,
Sources of Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.C: Water on Earth,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
PS2.A: Forces & Motion,
PS2.B: Interactions Between Forces,
PS3.A: Energy Definitions,
PS3.B: Energy Conservation & Transfer,
PS3.C: Energy & Forces
Pedagogy & Practice:
Engineering Design,
Group Work/Collaboration,
Hands-on Materials,
Multiple Learning Styles,
Phenomena-Driven Instruction,
Project-Based Learning,
STEAM/Arts
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Math: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division,
Math: Measurement
Resource Type:
At-Home,
Data,
Instructional Resource,
Interactive,
Visualization/Simulation
Source:
University of Chicago
Published:
2021
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

A really interesting interactive graphic that allows students to explore different sources and end uses of energy over the history of the United States. It clearly demonstrates how energy sources have shifted over time, as well as increasing energy consumption as the US population expanded.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Energy & Society,
Biomass Energy,
Fuels,
Hydropower,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Sources of Energy,
Transportation
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change
Pedagogy & Practice:
Phenomena-Driven Instruction
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Social Sciences: History
Resource Type:
Action Guide,
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Instructional Resource,
Organizations & Possible Partners,
Report
Source:
Climate Justice Alliance
Published:
2016
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

Released in response to President Obama's Clean Power Plan, this analysis and policy platform's goal is "to empower communities working for a Just Transition to a clean energy future by organizing to protect the integrity of the CPP and ensuring Federal and State Implementation Plans adhere to principles of environmental justice." It addresses effects on frontline communities, incorproatin of environmetal justice principles into state and federal energy plans, regulation of carbon and co-pollutant emisisons, policy loopholes to incentivize fossil fuel extraction, clean energy and conservtation, and access to clean energy careers.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Advanced Energy Careers,
Energy & Society,
Energy Equity and Justice,
Renewable Natural Gas,
Biomass Energy,
Electricity Generation,
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Hydropower,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Sources of Energy,
Transportation,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Career-Connected Learning,
Community Engagement,
Justice-Centered Learning,
Culturally Sustaining
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Social Sciences: Civics,
Social Sciences: Economics
Resource Type:
Grants/Funding,
Mentorships,
Teacher Externship
Source:
Murdock Charitable Trust
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
HS,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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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 Partners in Science grants each year to fund these teacher-mentor research opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to help teachers bring knowledge from the research lab directly into the classroom to promote hands-on science education. 

Location:
West/Pacific NW
Energy Content:
Advanced Energy Careers,
Batteries & Storage,
Energy & Society,
Energy Equity and Justice,
Renewable Natural Gas,
Biomass Energy,
Circuitry,
Electricity Generation,
Electronics,
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Geothermal Energy,
Hydrogen,
Hydropower,
Light (Visible),
Materials Science,
Next Generation Manufacturing,
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion,
Smart Grid,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Solar Thermal,
Sound,
Sources of Energy,
Thermal Energy (Heat),
Tidal Energy,
Transportation,
Wave Energy,
Wind Energy
Pedagogy & Practice:
Career-Connected Learning,
Establishing a Culture of Science,
Hands-on Materials,
Phenomena-Driven Instruction,
Place-Based Learning,
Project-Based Learning,
Research-Primary
Other Subjects Covered:
CTE: Career & Technical Education
Resource Type:
Curriculum,
Infographic,
Instructional Resource,
Video
Source:
Open EI
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2021
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

Open EI is a database with a wealth of educational and career-connected energy resources, with a focus on hydropower but inclusive of more general energy topics. Highlights includes Day in the Life Professional video series featuring diverse professionals in multiple careers, and additional career-connected and hydropower education resources.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Advanced Energy Careers,
Energy & Society,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Hydropower,
Sources of Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.C: Water on Earth,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
PS3.B: Energy Conservation & Transfer
Pedagogy & Practice:
Career-Connected Learning,
Engineering Design
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
Resource Link(s):
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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.

Location:
National,
West/Pacific NW,
Southeast,
Rockies,
Plains,
Midwest,
Northeast,
South,
Southwest
Energy Content:
Hydropower
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.C: Water on Earth,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
PS3.B: Energy Conservation & Transfer
Pedagogy & Practice:
Field Work,
Place-Based Learning
Resource Type:
Curriculum,
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Infographic,
Instructional Resource,
Organizations & Possible Partners,
Video
Source:
Foundation for Water & Energy Education
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

FWEE is a partnership of public power providers in the Pacific Northwest and other organizations that promote water and energy education. The site is a wealth of information for many aspects of hydropower generation, including a full list of projects in the Pacific Northwest, a video on the history of hydropower, infographics with information on fish ladders, generators, a full hydropower unit, and information on an annual Hydropower STEM Academy linking students to hydropower science and careers.

Location:
National,
West/Pacific NW
Energy Content:
Advanced Energy Careers,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Hydropower,
Sources of Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.C: Water on Earth,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change
Pedagogy & Practice:
Career-Connected Learning,
Phenomena-Driven Instruction,
Place-Based Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
CTE: Career & Technical Education

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