Energy education and electric safety

U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Information Administration
As part of the U.S. Department of Energy, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) features an educational section designed for teachers and "kids." The site provides information on renewable energy sources, electricity, energy sources and more. www.eia.doe.gov/kids/

Educational grants
Find online information about educational grants at www.eschoolnews.com/resources/funding/ or www.schoolgrants.org

Underwriters Laboratories free electrical safety video
This free video by Underwriters Laboratories teaches students in grades 4-6 electrical safety tips. It also features Safety Man, who teaches home electrical safety. Support materials include a poster and Safety Man stickers. More information is available at www.vpw.com or from Video Placement Worldwide, 25 Second Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

How to Build an Electric Motor - Beakman's World
For instructions on how to build an electric motor as shown on Beakman's World, visit http://fly.hiwaay.net/~palmer/motor.html. The site also includes ideas for experimenting with the design.

On-line teaching modules available
Berkeley Lab, in association with the University of California and the Department of Energy, offers a free, on-line interactive teaching module for grades 9-12. The module focuses on various aspects of applied physics, including Berkeley Lab's experimental Advanced Light Source (ALS). For more information, go to http://www.lbl.gov/MicroWorlds/module_index.html.

(07/26/07)