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Electric Universe
An interactive website designed to entertain as well as educate students about electricity.
 
Windy Classroom
These materials provide a full curriculum to educate students about electrical energy, the benefits and limitations of wind energy generation, the connection between energy consumption and production, and tips for home energy conservation. For more information on renewable energy visit – www.nmnrenewables.org
 
Louie Safety Materials

Louie the Lightning Bug has been educating students about energy safety for years, with interesting materials and fun activities for children in grades K-5.

 
Kids Korner

Energy Education can be fun!

Kids' Korner lets students explore different types of energy, ways to save energy and play safe around electricity.  This interactive site provides links to games, experiments, worksheets, lesson plans and activity sheets.

 
Electricity 101
This informational booklet provides a brief history of the U.S. power industry, how the transmission system works, an industry overview, a review of fuel sources along with other information pertaining to the power industry.
 
Power of One
Learn about energy conservation and Minnesota Power's energy conservation programs
 
Clubhouse Kids

The Clubhouse Kids are in danger of being kicked out of their clubhouse if they don’t reduce their energy use.  This 32-page storybook promotes an energy-conscious outlook and good habits to students in grades 2-4.  Activities include cut-out energy tip cards, a home inspection, a club membership certificate and more. 

 
Hands-On Energy Efficiency

This fascinating new book is brimming with experiments and activities for students in the 4th to 6th grade classroom that have real life applications.  Experiments include examining an energy bill and testing ways to conserve energy.

 
Energy Efficiency World Book

Energy Efficiency World teaches 3rd to 6th graders energy-related science concepts and energy saving tips.  Topics include renewable and no-renewable energy sources, energy transformations, electrical circuits, reducing greenhouse gases, and how to reduce energy use at home and at school.  Includes a home energy inspection.

 
Mouse House Surprise
Mouse House Surprise - (Grades K-2)

Young Sam and Jody, recurring characters in Enterprise for Education materials, discover that without electricity they can't turn on the television, the radio, the lights or other appliances they depend on.

Mother and Father Mouse explain to Sam and Jody what electricity is, where it comes from and how the power company delivers it to their home. They watch as people from the power company repair the downed lines and as a result, develop a new appreciation for how electricity enhances our lives.

 
  
 

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