Education Resources

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The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy supports research and development of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies to strengthen U.S. economic growth, energy security, and environmental quality.

Learn About Renewable Energy

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Energy 101: Learn the fundamentals behind renewable energy and energy efficiency through these short videos
360 and Virtual Reality Energy Videos: See a 360-degree perspective on energy with these v ideos

K-12 Resources

Solar Decathlon education resources

Go to the Solar Decathlon site for education resources geared toward kindergarten through high school. These include energy efficiency and renewable energy curriculums, activities, and Solar Decathlon design and construction documents.

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Energy coloring books and other publications

National Energy Education Development Project

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The US Department of Energy partnered with the National Energy Education Development Project (NEED) to create free energy education resources for classroom and educational use. For more information and to download NEED energy education materials, visit http://www.need.org/

Other Education Resources

Energy Education Resources in Spanish

Find energy-related educational resources in Spanish.

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Teachers

Teachers for all ages - are you looking for STEM lesson activities, virtual learning, and research opportunities? You're in the right place.