Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Interactive,
Visualization/Simulation
Source:
Department of Energy
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

A series of official career maps published by Department of Energy that highlight career tracks in a variety of clean energy fields across a range of expertise and educational levels. A great resource for thinking about career-connected learning, especially for HS and CTE educators. A separate career map highlights careers in hydrogen and fuel cells.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Advanced Energy Careers,
Energy & Society,
Renewable Natural Gas,
Biomass Energy,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Hydrogen,
Hydropower,
Smart Grid,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Wind Energy
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Career-Connected Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
CTE: Career & Technical Education,
Social Sciences: Economics
Resource Type:
Article,
Instructional Resource,
Research,
Phenomena,
Interactive
Source:
Carbon Brief
Published:
2017
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
HS,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

Interactive Map featuring sources of energy and consumption. Great tool for engaging students in understanding where their energy comes from locally and from what sources.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Fuels,
Hydropower,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Sources of Energy,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.A: Earth Materials & Systems,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change
Pedagogy & Practice:
Place-Based Learning,
Research-Secondary
Other Subjects Covered:
Social Sciences: Geography
Resource Type:
Article,
Video
Source:
KGW8
Published:
2019
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

Great synopsis of historical and future problems with energy supply and management in the Pacific Northwest. Strong utility policy focus, with good info in the context of Integrated Resource Plans and Renewable Portfolio Standards.

Location:
West/Pacific NW
Energy Content:
Batteries & Storage,
Energy & Society,
Energy Equity and Justice,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Hydropower,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change
Pedagogy & Practice:
Phenomena-Driven Instruction,
Place-Based Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Social Sciences: Analysis,
Social Sciences: Civics,
Social Sciences: Economics,
Social Sciences: Geography
Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Video,
Phenomena
Source:
Real Engineering
Published:
2019
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
HS,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

A great if not overly-detailed overview/case study of how renewables can affect grid reliability, including the promise and limitations of battery technology; Includes issues of baseload and incluson of policy, as well as calculations of large-scale energy estimates. Great for an HS audience. Focus on California as a case study for national trends.

Location:
National,
West/Pacific NW
Energy Content:
Batteries & Storage,
Energy & Society,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Smart Grid,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.A: Earth Materials & Systems,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change
Pedagogy & Practice:
Engineering Design,
Phenomena-Driven Instruction
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Social Sciences: Geography
Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Research,
Data,
Interactive
Source:
US Energy Information Administration
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

A superb research resource for MS and HS students that provides state-by-state data on energy consumption, generation and costs. Also includes state rankings for various energy sources, and individual generation facilities in an interactive map so students can understand what resources and sources of energy and present locally, as well as the grid interconnections. The EIA site also a links to a wealth of other energy data and reports for more detailed analysis, inluding near-term energy forecasts.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Energy & Society,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Hydropower,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Sources of Energy,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.A: Earth Materials & Systems,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact
Pedagogy & Practice:
Place-Based Learning,
Research-Secondary
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Social Sciences: Economics,
Social Sciences: Geography
Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Research,
Data
Source:
Department of Energy
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

National database that allows users to access a wealth of local and state energy information, in both table and graph formats. Data include energy consumption, energy sources, local energy organizations, energy policies, and energy costs. An excellent resource for place-based research.

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Energy & Society,
Energy Equity and Justice,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Sources of Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact
Pedagogy & Practice:
Place-Based Learning,
Project-Based Learning,
Research-Secondary
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Math: Graphing & Representation,
Social Sciences: Economics,
Social Sciences: Geography
Resource Type:
Energy Program/Initiative (Nonprofit/Industry),
Instructional Resource,
Video,
Data,
Interactive,
Visualization/Simulation,
At-Home
Source:
Student Energy
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS,
OST,
Post Secondary
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

An amazing resource focused on providing students with a wealth of resources-videos, articles, and other reosurces-focused on a huge variety of applied energy topics. This is an amazing go-to resource for startingto explore enegry, or going deeper into applied energy issues.  It is also an opportunity to engage students more deeply in energy advocacy.  

Location:
National,
International
Energy Content:
Batteries & Storage,
Energy & Society,
Energy Equity and Justice,
Renewable Natural Gas,
Biomass Energy,
Demand Response,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Energy Efficiency,
Energy Fundamentals,
Fuels,
Geothermal Energy,
Hydrogen,
Hydropower,
Microgrids,
Smart Grid,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Solar Thermal,
Sources of Energy,
Tidal Energy,
Transportation,
Wave Energy,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.A: Earth Materials & Systems,
ESS2.C: Water on Earth,
ESS2.D: Weather & Climate,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change,
LS4.D: Biodiversity & Humans,
PS4.C: Information Technologies
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Career-Connected Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
CTE: Career & Technical Education,
Social Sciences: Civics,
Social Sciences: Economics,
Social Sciences: Geography
Resource Type:
Instructional Resource,
Interactive,
Visualization/Simulation,
At-Home
Source:
National Geographic
Published:
2014
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
3-5,
MS,
HS
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

A robust game/simulation that models energy in many city simulations and requires players to balance energy needs, costs, environmental and social concerns as they seek to power their growing region. A fantastic way to introduce or reinforce exploration of sources of energy and grid concepts.

NOTE: THis game uses Adobe Flash, which is being phased out by many browsers. You may need to find a browser that will support Flash in order to access the game. 

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Energy & Society,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Hydropower,
Microgrids,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Sources of Energy,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.A: Earth Materials & Systems,
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Engineering Design,
Multiple Learning Styles
Other Subjects Covered:
Environmental Sciences,
Social Sciences: Civics,
Social Sciences: Economics
Resource Type:
Research,
Data
Source:
Advanced Energy Economy
Published:
2019
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
MS,
HS,
Post Secondary
Resource File(s):
Description:

The Advanced Energy Now 2019 Market Report is the sixth report of market size, by revenue, of the advanced energy industry, worldwide and in the United States.

Location:
National,
International
Energy Content:
Batteries & Storage,
Renewable Natural Gas,
Demand Response,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Electricity Generation,
Energy Efficiency,
Fuels,
Geothermal Energy,
Hydrogen,
Hydropower,
Microgrids,
Next Generation Manufacturing,
Smart Grid,
Solar Photovoltaic,
Wind Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact
Pedagogy & Practice:
Career-Connected Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
CTE: Career & Technical Education
Resource Type:
Instructional Resource
Source:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory NREL
Published:
2020
Last Updated:
2020
Intended Grade Level:
HS
Resource Link(s):
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Description:

This online resource is a quick and easy-to-use energy production calculator for grid-tied solar PV systems installed throughout the world that uses NREL scientific data. This website is used by solar photovoltaic energy installation and engineering professionals on a daily basis!

Location:
National
Energy Content:
Electrical Energy,
Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),
Light (Visible),
Solar Photovoltaic,
Sources of Energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.A: Natural Resources,
ESS3.C: Human Impact,
ESS3.D: Climate Change,
PS3.B: Energy Conservation & Transfer
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Engineering Design,
Field Work,
Phenomena-Driven Instruction,
Place-Based Learning,
Project-Based Learning
Other Subjects Covered:
CTE: Career & Technical Education,
Math: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division,
Math: Geometry,
Math: Graphing & Representation,
Math: Measurement,
Math: Ratios & Proportions

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