Works Cited
AE Kids: Why Do We Need To Save Energy? (n.d.). Retrieved November 06, 2016, from http://www.alliantenergykids.com/EnergyandTheEnvironment/SavingEnergy/022390
This site is great because it covers so many different categories that coincide with energy. There's energy basics which discusses electricity and natural gas. This tab also talks about the different scientist that are important for the topic of energy. Also, there's a section specifically for the weird and hard to understand words that come along with this topic. In the next tab, energy and the environment (the tab I used), it has renewable energy, recycling, trees, wild life, and even inventions that are energy smart. There is also a tab for games and activities. Finally, there are resources for teachers and parents that include lesson plans, virtual field trips, and activities that parents can do at home with their kids.
Drummond, A. (2011). Energy island: How one community harnessed the wind and changed their world. New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
This book is about Samso, the completely self-sustaining island. The people of Samso decided they were utilizing too many resources, nonrenewable ones at that. As they were an island, all their food, gas, and other supplies had to be shipped in from the Denmark. They realized that they had something that their island produced so much of that they could harness and use for themselves: wind. In just ten years they lowered their carbon emissions by 140%, eliminated the need for oil tankers to bring them oil and borrowing electricity from the mainland. They now have a surplus and excess electricity is actually sent back to Denmark via a cable in the ocean. On some of the pages it goes more in depth on certain topics like problems with nonrenewable resources and what exactly wind energy is and how it works.
Getting Energized! - National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2016, from http://www.nrel.gov/education/pdfs/educational_resources/elementary/energy_basics.pdf
I found this source to be abundantly helpful. It is an activity guide complied for grades 3-6. It really breaks down what energy is and the different kinds of energy. It has so many different games and in class activities teachers can use in the classroom. For each topic provided there is at least three activities that coincide. It even provides possible assessments that can be used and worksheets for different lessons. I absolutely love this resource for the topic of energy and all the sub categories that follow.
Individual Responsibility. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2016, from http://www.newenergymovement.org/individuali.php
This website is very complex and definitely not made for elementary age students to use. However, there is a great amount of information here. The site has a "dispelling myths" tab which refutes the fallacies that people believe about sustainability and new energy. It also explains in detail what exactly new energy is and what humans can do to expedite the process for a sustainable future.
Sources of Energy. (n.d.). Retrieved November 06, 2016, from http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=about_sources_of_energy-basics
The image that I used for day three came from this website. I found the site to be very helpful. In the "Forms of Energy" tab it demonstrates exactly what energy is and the two different categories of energy (potential and kinetic). This could be beneficial for teachers when explaining what energy is and what kinds of energy there are. On the "Sources of Energy" tab, below "Forms of Energy" it explains that most of the resources used in the US come from nonrenewable resources. The chart gives statistics showing how much of each source is used. This site also includes games and activities for kids. For teachers, there is are energy calculators that convert one form of energy to another, which we talk about in day one.
This site is great because it covers so many different categories that coincide with energy. There's energy basics which discusses electricity and natural gas. This tab also talks about the different scientist that are important for the topic of energy. Also, there's a section specifically for the weird and hard to understand words that come along with this topic. In the next tab, energy and the environment (the tab I used), it has renewable energy, recycling, trees, wild life, and even inventions that are energy smart. There is also a tab for games and activities. Finally, there are resources for teachers and parents that include lesson plans, virtual field trips, and activities that parents can do at home with their kids.
Drummond, A. (2011). Energy island: How one community harnessed the wind and changed their world. New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
This book is about Samso, the completely self-sustaining island. The people of Samso decided they were utilizing too many resources, nonrenewable ones at that. As they were an island, all their food, gas, and other supplies had to be shipped in from the Denmark. They realized that they had something that their island produced so much of that they could harness and use for themselves: wind. In just ten years they lowered their carbon emissions by 140%, eliminated the need for oil tankers to bring them oil and borrowing electricity from the mainland. They now have a surplus and excess electricity is actually sent back to Denmark via a cable in the ocean. On some of the pages it goes more in depth on certain topics like problems with nonrenewable resources and what exactly wind energy is and how it works.
Getting Energized! - National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2016, from http://www.nrel.gov/education/pdfs/educational_resources/elementary/energy_basics.pdf
I found this source to be abundantly helpful. It is an activity guide complied for grades 3-6. It really breaks down what energy is and the different kinds of energy. It has so many different games and in class activities teachers can use in the classroom. For each topic provided there is at least three activities that coincide. It even provides possible assessments that can be used and worksheets for different lessons. I absolutely love this resource for the topic of energy and all the sub categories that follow.
Individual Responsibility. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2016, from http://www.newenergymovement.org/individuali.php
This website is very complex and definitely not made for elementary age students to use. However, there is a great amount of information here. The site has a "dispelling myths" tab which refutes the fallacies that people believe about sustainability and new energy. It also explains in detail what exactly new energy is and what humans can do to expedite the process for a sustainable future.
Sources of Energy. (n.d.). Retrieved November 06, 2016, from http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=about_sources_of_energy-basics
The image that I used for day three came from this website. I found the site to be very helpful. In the "Forms of Energy" tab it demonstrates exactly what energy is and the two different categories of energy (potential and kinetic). This could be beneficial for teachers when explaining what energy is and what kinds of energy there are. On the "Sources of Energy" tab, below "Forms of Energy" it explains that most of the resources used in the US come from nonrenewable resources. The chart gives statistics showing how much of each source is used. This site also includes games and activities for kids. For teachers, there is are energy calculators that convert one form of energy to another, which we talk about in day one.
Outside Sources
2014-2015 Energy Games and Icebreakers. (2014). Retrieved November 7, 2016, from https://hawaiienergy.com/images/educationOutreach/EnergyGamesandIcebreakers.pdf
This site is full of fun games and icebreakers that teachers can use in the classroom that all center around new energy! From the energy name game to a relay race and energy bingo to America's Most Wanted Energy Wasters, there's something for everyone. It was created for students k-12 so there really are activities for every level.
Build a Solar Oven. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2016, from http://www.hometrainingtools.com/a/build-a-solar-oven-project/
This resource show step by step instructions for building your own solar oven. This would be a super fun experiment to do in class or at home with your kids! They would love making cookies or pizza using the oven they made themselves that harnesses energy from the sun. This experiment is an awesome way to show kids that we don't need to use non renewable resources to power our everyday lives.
Build a Town City Simulation :: Plan It Green Build a City Game. (n.d.). Retrieved November 17, 2016, from http://www.planitgreenlive.com/en/build-your-own-city
This website is super fun. With this site, students can build their own cities! The students get to be the mayor! They have a lot of tough choices to make when they are the mayor of their own cities. They have to decide between power plants and parks. Students must decide between "providing power and keeping a clean sustainable city".
Can Plants Stop Soil Erosion? (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2016, from http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/EnvEng_p037.shtml
This site shows the soil erosion experiment. This is one that I suggest doing as a whole class as it can get a little complex and messy for independent experiments. The materials and steps provided show students exactly why we need grass and plants. They really do make a difference in the air we breathe and the water we drink. This experiment shows three different kinds of soil with varying levels of vegetation and the effects on water that is put through the soil.
ElectroCity - Don't let the power go to your head! (n.d.). Retrieved November 17, 2016, from http://www.electrocity.co.nz/
This is another fun site that students can use to create their own cities! It’s fantastic way for students to learn about energy, sustainability, and environmental management. The interesting thing about this site, is all the cities the students create are actually placed in New Zealand. And although New Zealand doesn't use nuclear power plants, the game includes them in order to build upon the base knowledge of energy.
Nye, B. (Director). (2012, July 16). Safety Smart® Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy®: Renewable Energy [Video file]. In YouTube. Retrieved November 7, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grI3BDSGEC4
Bill Nye the Science Guy is always fun and entertaining to watch. This video demonstrates the fundamentals of renewable energy and it is geared toward younger students. In it he discusses the basics of what non renewable resources are and why they are bad for people and the environment. Then he discusses why we need renewable sources. This is a pretty short clip, but the full episode is out there. It is a great resource for elementary age students and can produce great classroom discussions.
Pinterest is an amazing resource for teachers and parents alike. There are so many worksheets that teachers can use to supplement learning and check understanding. Also, there are various experiments that teachers and parents can use to benefit their student/child and would be fun for them too!
Renewable Resources Game Show [Video file]. (2015, October 19). In BatteryPOP. Retrieved November 7, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_adfcO8clo
This is a cute kids video that shows two kids competing in a game show about nonrenewable resources. It is silly, cheesy, and cliche but most of the questions asked are pretty good questions. Teachers can show this to their students and have them answer along with the contestants. Or it can give them some ideas for questions to use in their own class game show.
The “Super Energy Saver” Classroom. (n.d.). Retrieved November 07, 2016, from http://kidsenergyzone.com/teachers/classroomkit/Index.cfm
Kids Energy Zone is a fairly basic website. There are games that students can play directly on the site. Also, there are color sheets and activities for students as well as videos and stories. What's really nice about this website, is it includes lesson plans for teachers and a classroom kit including posters, activities, checklists and more.
What is Renewable Energy? (2010). Retrieved November 17, 2016, from http://www.eschooltoday.com/energy/renewable-energy/what-is-renewable-energy.html
This website is awesome. The great thing about this website is that it breaks everything down so well. It describes renewable energy and briefly discusses the different resources. Then each source has its own tab that goes into more depth for the students to gain a better understanding. There's even a tab for energy conservation! There are also energy lessons for teachers to use in the classroom.
Created By Emily Schroeder
This site is full of fun games and icebreakers that teachers can use in the classroom that all center around new energy! From the energy name game to a relay race and energy bingo to America's Most Wanted Energy Wasters, there's something for everyone. It was created for students k-12 so there really are activities for every level.
Build a Solar Oven. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2016, from http://www.hometrainingtools.com/a/build-a-solar-oven-project/
This resource show step by step instructions for building your own solar oven. This would be a super fun experiment to do in class or at home with your kids! They would love making cookies or pizza using the oven they made themselves that harnesses energy from the sun. This experiment is an awesome way to show kids that we don't need to use non renewable resources to power our everyday lives.
Build a Town City Simulation :: Plan It Green Build a City Game. (n.d.). Retrieved November 17, 2016, from http://www.planitgreenlive.com/en/build-your-own-city
This website is super fun. With this site, students can build their own cities! The students get to be the mayor! They have a lot of tough choices to make when they are the mayor of their own cities. They have to decide between power plants and parks. Students must decide between "providing power and keeping a clean sustainable city".
Can Plants Stop Soil Erosion? (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2016, from http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/EnvEng_p037.shtml
This site shows the soil erosion experiment. This is one that I suggest doing as a whole class as it can get a little complex and messy for independent experiments. The materials and steps provided show students exactly why we need grass and plants. They really do make a difference in the air we breathe and the water we drink. This experiment shows three different kinds of soil with varying levels of vegetation and the effects on water that is put through the soil.
ElectroCity - Don't let the power go to your head! (n.d.). Retrieved November 17, 2016, from http://www.electrocity.co.nz/
This is another fun site that students can use to create their own cities! It’s fantastic way for students to learn about energy, sustainability, and environmental management. The interesting thing about this site, is all the cities the students create are actually placed in New Zealand. And although New Zealand doesn't use nuclear power plants, the game includes them in order to build upon the base knowledge of energy.
Nye, B. (Director). (2012, July 16). Safety Smart® Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy®: Renewable Energy [Video file]. In YouTube. Retrieved November 7, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grI3BDSGEC4
Bill Nye the Science Guy is always fun and entertaining to watch. This video demonstrates the fundamentals of renewable energy and it is geared toward younger students. In it he discusses the basics of what non renewable resources are and why they are bad for people and the environment. Then he discusses why we need renewable sources. This is a pretty short clip, but the full episode is out there. It is a great resource for elementary age students and can produce great classroom discussions.
Pinterest is an amazing resource for teachers and parents alike. There are so many worksheets that teachers can use to supplement learning and check understanding. Also, there are various experiments that teachers and parents can use to benefit their student/child and would be fun for them too!
Renewable Resources Game Show [Video file]. (2015, October 19). In BatteryPOP. Retrieved November 7, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_adfcO8clo
This is a cute kids video that shows two kids competing in a game show about nonrenewable resources. It is silly, cheesy, and cliche but most of the questions asked are pretty good questions. Teachers can show this to their students and have them answer along with the contestants. Or it can give them some ideas for questions to use in their own class game show.
The “Super Energy Saver” Classroom. (n.d.). Retrieved November 07, 2016, from http://kidsenergyzone.com/teachers/classroomkit/Index.cfm
Kids Energy Zone is a fairly basic website. There are games that students can play directly on the site. Also, there are color sheets and activities for students as well as videos and stories. What's really nice about this website, is it includes lesson plans for teachers and a classroom kit including posters, activities, checklists and more.
What is Renewable Energy? (2010). Retrieved November 17, 2016, from http://www.eschooltoday.com/energy/renewable-energy/what-is-renewable-energy.html
This website is awesome. The great thing about this website is that it breaks everything down so well. It describes renewable energy and briefly discusses the different resources. Then each source has its own tab that goes into more depth for the students to gain a better understanding. There's even a tab for energy conservation! There are also energy lessons for teachers to use in the classroom.
Created By Emily Schroeder