Science 6: Energy Resources

Information from the Alberta government about the primary resources in our province, including: oil sands, oil, natural gas, coal, minerals, tenure, and electricity and renewable energy.

Lee Patrick Sullivan follows electricity from its source to the light bulb in your home, explaining different fuels, thermal power generation, transmission and the grid.

But where does electricity come from, and how do we use it? Let's talk about that!

What are the oil sands? How do we get energy from them?

This digital poster kit examines Canada’s most common sources of electricity and generation, transmission, and distribution. The teacher’s guide contains activities

Information for kids from the US government about many types of energy sources

Cost is a factor in deciding what energy to use. Learn how we can make biofuels more cost effective.

Nonrenewable energy comes from sources that will eventually run out, such as oil and coal.

There are many different sources of energy but they are all either renewable or nonrenewable energy sources.

One of the problems with fossil fuels is the waste in making them. Learn about one type of waste from the oil sands.

Different sources are used to generate electricity. The sources can vary depending on where you are in the world. So where does your electricity come from?

This site discusses advantages and disadvantages of specific renewable and alternative energy sources

Renewable energy, often called clean energy, comes from natural sources or processes that are constantly replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, rides, waves, and geothermal heat.

Can bacteria change the world? Explore the use of bacteria in transforming the harmful greenhouse gas, methane, in biodegradable plastics with Marina Lazic

A lot of energy comes to Earth from the Sun. Is it enough energy for humans to use? Find out!

Learn how we can use batteries to store energy

Have you ever wondered how the lights in your house turn on, or how your computer gets the power it needs? It all starts with something called energy procurement.

Should we only have one type of electrical energy or should we use multiple sources?

Explore the sustainability of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy and how much space each of these power sources use. Related Lesson

If solar and wind energy are better for the environment, why doesn't every one use them. Find out!

Learn about the importance of how we store energy

As Australians embrace rooftop solar at world-leading rates, work is underway to create a modern, fairer electricity system.

We developed DERMS because we understood the importance of embracing the changing energy landscape, namely the rise of distributed energy resources.

This Energy Awareness Activity Book provides a number of clues and tips on how to make smart energy choices, save money, and reduce our impact on the environment.

Distributed energy resources (DER) is the name given to renewable energy units or systems that are commonly located at houses or businesses to provide them with power.

What is energy management? Why do we do it? Let's learn about it!

Resources for this unit of the curriculum from Black Gold School District.

The Energy Education Tool Kit includes tools, activities and lessons adapted to create an immersive education experience for your students. This kit is split into 8 topics, each exploring a different aspect of energy in Alberta.

Find lesson plans, science projects, and other activities for the classroom or at home to excite K-12 students about clean energy!

A site with information and resources to help educators and students get a detailed look at energy across Canada.

Students will identify advantages and challenges of energy resources and new energy technologies. The activity runs as a self-directed research activity.

Each lesson comes with background information to explore the topic, often in the format of a powerpoint with speaking notes and resources, and an activity to explore the topic.

In this lesson, students evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the major energy sources in an innovative debate format.

Take your students on field trips to the oil sands operations in Northern Alberta. Your students will learn what oil sand is, why it is important, and how it is extracted.

Activities and videos from PBS that teachers can use to teach students about electricity

Teacher science resources on energy developed by the American Geosciences Institute