Quick and easy access to a world of knowledge about energy! Including local info for the North East England (suitable for kids and teachers).
A simple table of illustrations (and optional Flash animation) showing how a grid connected PV system works.
A beautiful animation about climate change with a happy ending!
Useful to stimulate discussion in class.
A basic intro to the history of solar energy
Some basic facts about solar photovoltaic energy from the US Department of Energy
Some free 'energising' educational resources mapped to the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 to 4 and to the Scottish Curriculum to help you fire the imagination and generate a real desire to learn about power, energy, electricity, gas and renewable energy.
A quick lesson plan to make a solar water heater
Lots of useful information and pictures on wind energy including an 'introduction to wind energy' containing the basic facts of generating electricity from the wind and some useful frequently asked questions.
A 9 page PDF American teaching plan about ways to save energy in the home.
A selection of (downloadable PDF) activities developed by the US National Energy Education Development Project. Stories, hands-on activities, and research articles for students of all learning styles and levels.