Exploring Energy  



 

 

 

 

Resources for Youth

Sites related to Activity #1 The Energy User Game

Kids Korner: Energy Education is Fun

Energy Kid’s Page

Energy Quest

RMI for Kids: Energy

Alliant Energy: Kids


Sites related to Activity #2 Counting Calories

Energy Calculator
Find out just how many calories you should eat.

Activity Calorie Calculator
Figure out how many calories you use when doing different activities.


Sites related to Activity #4 Your Energy Story

Kids Korner: Energy Education is Fun
Learn about the different kinds of energy.

Energy Kid’s Page
Read more about the different kinds of energy.

Sites related to Activity #5 Crazy Contraptions

Be amazed by these crazy contraptions:

Contraption #1

Contraption #2

Contraption #3

Contraption #4

Contraption #5

Rube Goldberg
Click on the Rube Goldberg Artwork Gallery to see some his crazy contraptions

More Cool Rube Goldberg contraption examples

Sites related to Activity #6 The Saving Energy Game

Energy Hog
See what you can do to stop being an energy hog.

Get Wise
Find tips on how to save resources.

Sites related to Activity #8 Solar Energy

Energy for Kids
Find information about alternative energy.

Roofus’ Solar and Energy Efficient Home
See how Roofus’ house is designed to use solar energy and be energy efficient.

Photovoltaic Energy
Learn how solar cells work.

Arizona Solar Center
Watch videos about the history of solar energy and the technology behind solar energy.

Dr. E’s Energy Lab
Learn more about alternative energy.

 


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