Energy sources Web sites

Hydropower technology
Two Web sites that offer downloadable curriculum material on hydropower are the Foundation for Water and Energy Education at www.fwee.org/TG/nwaterpwr.html and the National Hydropower Association at www.hydro.org/.

Hoover Dam Learning Packet
A Hoover Dam Learning Packet, provided by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, can be downloaded in a PDF format at www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/. The site also includes the Hoover Dam story, tour information, and a virtual tour.

Wind power technology
Middle school students will enjoy exploring how a wind turbine works with the help of cartoon character, "Miller," at www.windpower.org/en/core.htm. This site includes ideas for wind generation educational activities and a teacher's guide.

Nuclear Energy Institute
Looking for more information about nuclear energy, how electricity is produced from nuclear fuel, or how waste is disposed of safely? Then check out the Nuclear Energy Institute's Web site at www.nei.org. This site features a section for teachers and students called "Science Club" where you can check out experiments and games for students of all ages. For a complimentary packet of information on nuclear energy, call 202-739-8000 or visit their Web site.

American Nuclear Society (ANS)
For information about educational topics, teacher workshops, brochures, and more, visit the American Nuclear Society public information Web site at www.ans.org/pi/. ANS also offers a free newsletter for teachers that includes articles on everyday use of the atom and a classroom activity in every issue. To sign up for the newsletter, write to American Nuclear Society, Outreach Department, 555 North Kensington Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL 60526, or e-mail outreach@ans.org.

Center for Energy and Economic Development (Coal Technology)
For information on the use of coal in meeting America's energy needs, check out the Web site of the Center for Energy and Economic Development at www.ceednet.org.

Energyquest
Students and teachers will find electrical energy information and resources at www.energyquest.ca.gov. The attractive site includes games and activities that help students understand energy-related concepts.

The Electric Times Newsletter
The Electric Times is a free electrical energy newsletter designed for ninth graders and published by the Ohio Consumers' Counsel. It includes student activities as well as educational articles on the history of electricity and on recent developments in electricity generation and distribution. Ohio principals will receive enough free copies for their ninth-graders and the publication will also be available on the Web at www.pickocc.org.

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory supplies free and low-cost instructional material such as posters, slides, videotapes, and "Toys for Science Teaching." A complete list of available material can be viewed at www-ed.fnal.gov/trc/mof.html, or contact Susan Dahl, c/o Lederman Science Center, Fermilab MS 777, P.O. Box 500, Batavia IL 60510. Phone (630) 840-8258.

(07/26/07)