Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education
This guide, developed by the U.S. Department of Energy, presents energy concepts that can help individuals and communities make informed decisions about energy.
The Branch Archive
Thermostats
This government website provides insight and tips on the benefits of utilizing a programmable thermostat and how they can help reduce energy cost in your home.
Home Solar Panels: Pros, Cons, and Hidden Costs
This website provides helpful information related to solar panels on homes.
Home Energy Saver
The Home Energy Saver website provides an online home energy audit with tips, ideas, and tools to calculate your energy usage and emissions levels.
U.S. EPA CFL Bulb Facts
The U.S. EPA website provides specific information on the use and the proper disposal of fluorescent light bulbs. Fluorescent light bulbs must be properly disposed of because they contain very small amounts of mercury. This website also includes information on comparing and choosing light bulbs.
Illuminating Engineering Society
The Illuminating Engineering Society website provides information on lighting standards, types of lighting, and energy-efficient lighting.
Carbon Cycle Activity
Carbon Cycle Activity (similar to “Water Wonders” Water Cycle activity) developed by Carlyn Nichols, PLT educator in Seward, Alaska. Helps relate the carbon cycle to climate change.
Greenhouse Effect
What is the greenhouse effect? You can use this animated guide of the Greenhouse Effect to learn what it is and how human activities effect it.
Climate Change around the World
An article in BBC News that discusses impacts of global warming in countries around the world and in major sectors of society: health, water, food, ecosystems, coasts, and industry.
Lorax Sequels
Check out these student-written examples of sequels to The Lorax tale. Try writing and illustrating your own version!