Powering a Generation of Change
Looks at the history of electric power.
The Energy Planet
Focuses on the historical background of energy and explains some of the types of energy that are used today.
Energy
Search through the energy to find out why energy is so important, where it comes from, what it does, and why we need it.
Fossil Fuel Eco-Stat
Learn what fossil fuels are and where they come from.
Get Energy Wise
Find out what energy is, how it's used, and how misuse is resulting in climate changes.
Roofus' Solar and Efficient Neighborhood
Take Roofus' tour around an energy efficient home to find out how to be energy smart.
Energy Information Administration Kids Page
Features various sections about energy including what it is and the forms it comes in. Find out how humans use energy through quizzes and a 'fun facts' section.
EIA Kids Page Energy Timelines
Shows and explains the milestones in the history of energy and their uses.
Kids Schoolhouse
Learn how to be a safe and efficient energy user. Find out about the history of energy and how power plants work, then take the quiz to test your knowledge.
Energy Quest
California Energy Commission's energy and environmental education site for students, parents, and teachers. Offers games, puzzles, and science projects on energy.
Energy and Science Projects
Contains several activities that deal with energy.
Energy Story
Detailed guide explains what energy is and where it comes from.
The Farm
Shockwave interactive identifies kinetic, heat, potential, electromagnetic and nuclear energy in a farm environment.
EnergyEd
Find out how electricity is made, learn about renewable energy, and take a virtual tour of a power station. Then take an on-line quiz to test your knowledge. An interactive site from Ergon Energy.
Contribution of Fusion to Sustainable Development
Tells what sustainable development is, and how nuclear fusion can help us reach that goal.
Energy Sources
Detailed introduction to the renewable and non-renewable energy sources used in the United Kingdom to generate electricity.
Alliant Energy's PowerHouse
Learn about saving energy and using electricity and natural gas safely.
Rocky Mountain Institute
How we get energy, and how we use it.
Virtual Nuclear Tourist
Look at reasons to use nuclear power, and how it works.
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