Energy Science Projects and Activities

Here you'll find resources for science projects and = activities-for=20 science fairs, class or home-to help students in grades K-12 learn = about=20 energy, particularly energy efficiency and renewable energy.

= K-12=20
Elementary=20
Grades=20 6-8=20
Grades=20 6-12=20
High=20 School

K-12

The Atoms = Family

Famous gothic horror characters present educational activities = relating=20 to different forms of energy, as well as energy conservation, for = grades=20 K-12. (Developed by the Miami Museum of Science)

Catching = Sunshine

For grades 4-8, an activity to construct a solar collector, = determining=20 how to maximize the amount of sunshine it collects. (Developed by = Online=20 Science-athon)

Energy=20 Quest: Science Projects

Science projects and energy activities for grades K-12. = (Developed by=20 the California Energy Commission.)

Fueling the=20 Future

Features posters and activities to help students learn about=20 alternative fuels, including alternative fuel vehicles. (Developed = by the=20 National Energy Foundation)

How to=20 Build a Pizza Box Solar Oven

Provides information on the procedure and materials needed to = build a=20 solar oven. Adaptable for all grade levels. (Developed by the = National=20 Renewable Energy Laboratory)

KidWind=20 Project

Features hands-on science projects and lesson plans to help = kids learn=20 about wind.

PicoTurbine

Features renewable energy projects and kits for grade 5 through = adult.=20 Do-it-yourself project plans can be downloaded for free.

Re-Energy

An online renewable energy project kit-featuring plans for = building a=20 wind turbine, a biogas generator, and more-for grades 7-12. = (Developed by=20 the Pembina Institute, Canada)

Science Fair=20 Projects for Kids

Features several energy-related science fair projects for = grades K-9.=20 Also see its Energy Fair publication (PDF 288 = KB) about=20 how to plan a science fair project. (Developed by the National = Energy=20 Education Development Project) Download = Adobe=20 Reader.

Wind with=20 Miller: Activities

Features wind activities and projects, including instructions = for=20 building a small wind turbine and making a wind sock. (Developed = by the=20 Danish Wind Industry Association)

Elementary

Adven= tures=20 of Iggy Coloring Book

A coloring book that teaches younger elementary students about = the use=20 and benefits of geothermal heat pumps. Print copies can be ordered = by=20 calling 1-800-626-GSHP. (Developed by the International Ground = Source Heat=20 Pump Association)

Fun with the Sun

(PDF = 545 KB)=20 Download=20 Adobe Reader
Energy activities for grades K-2, including = those on=20 energy conversion and conservation. (Developed by the National = Renewable=20 Energy Laboratory)

Grades 6-8

Blow Wind, = Blow

A math activity that teaches students about wind, including = wind=20 energy.

Ener= gy=20 Transfer: An Internet Tutorial

An online tutorial, including activities, that teaches middle = school=20 students about energy transfer: radiation, convection, and = conduction.=20 (Developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory)

Renewable Energy Activities-Choices for Tomorrow

(PDF = 3.8 MB)=20 Download=20 Adobe Reader
Includes activities on solar energy, biomass,=20 hydropower, and wind energy for students in grades 6-8. (Developed = by the=20 National Renewable Energy Laboratory)

Grades 6-12

Reversible = Fuel=20 Cell Kit

Demonstrates visually Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) = electrolysis of=20 water, producing hydrogen and oxygen. (Developed by the National = Fuel Cell=20 Education Program)

High School

Discovering the Principle of the Fuel Cell at Home or at = School

(PDF=20 225 KB) Download = Adobe=20 Reader
A high school science project for building a fuel = cell.=20 (Developed by Dr. Martin Schmidt, a physicist)

Solar Cooking=20 Plans

Plans for high school students or adults for building a variety = of=20 solar cookers. (Developed by Solar Cookers = International)

Printable=20 Version