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Can't find what you're looking for in our Education Toolbox? Check out these websites for more energy-related lessons, activities, and other online resources for educators.

ASTC Informal Education - Connect with informal science professionals, participate in webinars, and discuss science learning through an online platform by the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC).
CLEAN Network – The Climate Literacy & Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) offers peer-reviewed educational resources for grades 6-16 regarding climate and energy. Activities are aligned to the Energy Literacy Framework.
Climate Change LIVE – Search a collection of science-based, climate education resources and programs, aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.
Climate.gov – Search the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) reviewed resources for teaching about climate and energy.
Clue into Climate – Energy and Climate iBooks Textbooks – Download these free, online textbooks and iTunes U courses developed by KQED.
CONNECT! Transform the Future – Explore the National Geographic’s educational materials for Grades 4-12 about energy sources, efficiency, and conservation.
EIA Energy Kids – Find fun games and engaging information from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) to help K-12 students learn about the history of energy, its sources, and how to be more energy efficient.
Energy Education Resources from Clarkson University – Find project-based modules on energy and climate change (for middle and high school), plus an energy choices board game.
Energy Explained – Explore data and fun facts on energy topics. For example, do you understand where your gasoline comes from, or what determines the price of electricity?
HowToSmile.org – Find engaging activities for each of the Energy Literacy Framework’s 7 Essential Principles.
iTextbooks by ecodads – Download student and teacher versions of these online textbooks regarding natural resources and renewable vs. nonrenewable energy and material resources.
Journal of Sustainability Education – Read articles from academics and practitioners in the field of sustainability, covering both formal and non-formal educational contexts.
K-12 Energy Literacy Education (University of Wyoming) –Find a compilation of energy education resources, lesson plans, and outreach events held by UW’s School of Energy Resources.
NARA Energy Literacy Principles Matrix – The Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA) has a collection of educational resources, including lesson plans, datasets, videos, images, and activities, which you can search for by the 7 Energy Literacy Principles.
NASA Wavelength – Find educational resources by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for students in elementary, middle, and high school.
NCSE Climate Change Education Initiative – Learn about integrating climate and energy into curricula with guidance from the National Center for Science Education.
NEED Project – The National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project has a large library of lessons and curricula covering a wide range of energy topics.
NPS Teacher Resources – National parks are America’s greatest classrooms. Find activities and lessons by the National Park Service (NPS).
Smithsonian Science Education Center – Find upcoming events and professional development opportunities, including academies for teachers
STEMAZing Project – Find professional development workshops for energy and STEM educators.
VEEP Energy & Climate Curricula – The Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP) has developed K-12 curriculum resources for energy and climate literacy.
Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) – Find information on teacher professional development, curriculum resources, and school- or home-based programming.