This website has 23 lesson plans in alternative energy developed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. The lesson plans include the following topics: the photoelectric effect, efficiency of...

This website has 15 lesson plans in solar energy developed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. The lesson plans include the following topics: solar cell inquiry, sunshine timer, parts of a...

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the history and theory of photovoltaic (PV) cells. They will also realize the importance of PV cells and the career opportunities available in this area of intense...

These activities cover all the steps for building a model hydrogen-powered car for competition in the Hydrogen Sprint. The six activities may be used by a class or a team to explore the design challenges in building a...

American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) wind energy information resources available free of charge via the Internet, document download, or mail include: documents & reports, fact sheets, databases, audio/visual...

Scientific and technological literacy is about understanding and applying concepts, process skills, attitudes, and values which enable a person to relate science and technology to the life and culture of his/her own...

This is an extensive site if you are looking for student activities and classroom projects in the area of renewable energy. It includes plans, tools, and information to do renewable energy and conservation projects....

This lesson introduces students to the concept of ecological footprint, the overall impact of an individual on the environment. Topics include how ecological footprints are calculated, how individual footprints...

This lesson provides an overview of water use in the industrialized world, including a discussion of the increasing need for conservation as populations grow and water supplies stay roughly constant. Users can listen to...

This is the first part of a two-part exercise in which students perform an audit and analysis of energy consumption in their homes. This part provides an introduction to the uses of energy in our homes. Topics include...