Solar & Energy Resources for Educators
For K-12 Teachers
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Energy Quest - California Energy Commission >
Hosted by the California Energy Commission, is a comprehensive educational Web site focused on energy resources for K-12 students and teachers. The site offers general information on energy, including sources, history, and efficiency, as well as energy in transportation and research and discoveries in energy. The site also features games, videos, lesson plans, activities, stories, science fair project resources, and links to many other sites for energy education. The Energy Commission also sponsors a statewide energy art calendar contest, which is held each spring for students in grades 3-8.
Clean Energy Ideas - Energy Articles >
Informational articles covering many of the issues surrounding the use of renewable energy sources.
National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project >
One of the BEST resources for energy educators.
National Renewable Energy Labs Education Programs >
National Weather Service >
Weather forecasts, climate models, education and outreach information
Newton's Apple - Teacher Guides
Olympic Solar Energy - SuChin catches some rays to find out about solar power >
Solar Powered Cars - How Can the Sun Help Power a Car? >
Solar Decathlon Information for Teachers
a wealth of information and resources from the US DOE and partners
Solar Schoolhouse (Rahus Institute)
provides workshops, curriculum, and hands-on kits for teachers wishing to introduce solar energy education in the classroom. The Curriculum is centered around the "Your Solar Home" theme, with DVDs and guidebooks available. Additional materials highlighting the Solar Decathlon (Solar home design) competition are available.
Clean Energy Ideas - Energy Articles >>
Informational articles covering many of the issues surrounding the use of renewable energy sources.
The Sustainable Media Network
has just released its 14-minute educational DVD “Clean Energy News: Buying a Solar Electric System”, which answers many of the questions typically posed by homeowners interested in buying a (PV) system. This DVD is well suited as an instructional guide for teachers. Produced by a team of experienced solar industry and media professionals, the DVD explains the nuts and bolts of how a PV system works. It also highlights the economic and environmental benefits, financial incentives, system performance, installation details of photovoltaics and demystifies the technology for the average homeowner.
US DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Higher Education Programs, Courses, and Degrees in Energy >>
University of Wisconsin's Solar Energy Laboratory - Software >>
Clean Energy Ideas - Energy Articles >>
Informational articles covering many of the issues surrounding the use of renewable energy sources.
Energy TechNet
Energy TechNet, created by New Horizon Technologies, Inc., with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, is a core collection of information and resources for anyone engaged in developing and commercializing advanced energy technologies. Energy TechNet helps energy technology entrepreneurs learn how to transform ideas into a commercial reality. From idea development to market assessment, intellectual property protection to financing, the Energy TechNet website addresses each stage of technology development and commercialization. Energy TechNet serves both as a tutorial for understanding technology development and commercialization issues and as a central source for resources.
Excellence in Green Building Curricula: Recognition Awards & Incentive Grants
To advance green building education, USGBC announces new awards and grants that honor and foster innovative courses and programs. Submissions and proposals for Excellence in Green Building Curriculum Recognition Awards and Incentive Grants are due March 17, 2008.
Both awards and grants are available in three categories: pre-K to 12; community and technical college two-year programs; and college and university programs. Grant and award recipients will be featured on USGBC’s Web site and showcased at the Greenbuild 2008 International Conference & Expo, for which one representative from each winning organization will receive free registration.
For more information visit www.usgbc.org or email Peggy Meehan at
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Concentrating Solar Power
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) collaborates with industry to further the research and development of concentrating solar power (CSP) plant and solar thermal technologies.
Solar Panel Articles
Solar Panel Articles is a resource directory providing information about solar panels, passive solar design, solar hot water panels, alternative energy, and more.
SOLAR TODAY Magazine
the award-winning magazine that covers all solar and renewable energy technologies, from photovoltaics to climate-responsive buildings to wind power and biomass. Regular topics include building case studies, energy policy and community-scale projects.
The Sustainable Media Network
has just released its 14-minute educational DVD “Clean Energy News: Buying a Solar Electric System”, which answers many of the questions typically posed by homeowners interested in buying a (PV) system. This DVD is well suited as an instructional guide for teachers. Produced by a team of experienced solar industry and media professionals, the DVD explains the nuts and bolts of how a PV system works. It also highlights the economic and environmental benefits, financial incentives, system performance, installation details of photovoltaics and demystifies the technology for the average homeowner. For more information >>
UNICEF - Our Energy
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