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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 Basics - (Energy Information
Administration) - Learn along with Energy Ant about different types of energy.
Energy Timelines - (Energy Information Administration) - Fire was civilization's first
great energy invention, and wood was the main fuel for a long time. Learn how these different energy sources
and technologies evolved.
Famous People in Energy - (Energy Information Administration) - Brief biographies of
individuals who have made significant contributions to energy and science.
Hydrogen Basics - (Energy Information Administration) - 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.
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.
Solar Decathlon - Information for Kids - (Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy) - The Solar Decathlon is a competition for college students, but solar energy is exciting for students of
all ages! Solar energy really means that we can use the light from the sun to make electricity. This page has
links to help you learn more.
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.
Page Revised - 10/30/2009
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