Government Sites
Did You Ever
Wonder? - Visit the Berkley Labs and learn more about about the structure of cells, how
to carve with light, how soil keeps the world in balance and much more.
Energy Kid's Page - Energy Facts - Learn along with Energy Ant about
different types of energy. This site is from the Energy Information Administration.
Famous People in Energy - This site has brief biographies of
individuals who have made significant contributions to energy and science. The biographies vary in
reading level, but the site has tried to find pioneers that will be interesting for students of all ages.
Hydrogen Fuel - Hydrogen is the simplest element known to
man. Each atom of hydrogen has only one proton. It is also the most plentiful gas in the universe.
Stars are made primarily of hydrogen.
Kids Saving
Energy - (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) - Games, tips, and facts just for kids
who want to save energy!
Looking Down an Oil Well - Ever wonder what oil looks like underground,
down deep, hundreds or thousands of feet below the surface, buried under millions of tons of rock and
dirt? Learn about how oil is pulled out of the earth.
Milestones in the History of Energy - Energy has a long history.
Beginning back before people could read and write, fire was discovered to be good for cooking,
heating and scaring wild animals away. Fire was civilization's first great energy invention, and wood
was the main fuel for a long time. Read more about the history of energy.
Smart Energy Use for Kids - (Department of Energy) - This site is a great a portal
for energy and science education. The material is by subject matter, with other resources for teachers.
Oodles of energy dictionaries and glossaries are also available.
Other Resources
EurekAlert! Science News and Resources for Kids - The
EurekAlert! Science for Kids Portal is a central, online source for kid-friendly news and resources.
Jefferson Lab's Student Zone - Get answers to your science questions.
Take a visit through the lab and play some fun science games.
Unit of Super Hero Utilization Management - Top secret site where
scientists are conducting experiments on Super Heroes to test their energy-saving Super Powers. You
can suggest your own super-hero.
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