This glossary of over 100 energy-related terms is intended to accompany the National Science Teachers Association's (NSTA) Fact Sheet on alternative energy technologies. Brief definitions of common concepts, principles, and expressions related to energy education are provided. (Author/CP)

Surveys the energy situation in terms of current demands and resources. Explains proposals contained in the Federal Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) plan for utilization of future sources of energy. The role of science teachers concerning energy education is discussed with suggestions for possible topics and instructional…

Describes the development and the testing of two elementary school programs on energy education: "Captain Power" for Grades 2 or 3 and "Power Quiz" for Grades 5 or 6. The programs were tested in classrooms and revised to the point where they will reliably produce high levels of achievement of specified learning outcomes.…

Intended to be used in conjunction with the Project EFFECT (Energy for the Future--Education, Conservation, Training) Curriculum Guide for Training Energy Extension Agents (available in ERIC as CE 025 100-103), this volume contains supplementary materials and full references to all outside resources used in teaching the modules. Samples of…

This booklet gives a brief overview of energy use in orchard crop production, and gives examples of cutting costs of fertilization, irrigation, weed management, pest management, high density crops, frost protection, and equipment use. (BB)

This booklet gives a brief overview of energy use patterns in vegetable production and gives examples of cutting the cost of energy in fertilization, weed management, insect pest management, irrigation, harvesting, use of equipment, and greenhouses. Finally, energy use recordkeeping is discussed. (BB)

The pamphlet provides tips for the consumer on how to save energy and dollars in and around the home; on the road in traveling for work, shopping, or leisure; and in the marketplace while buying a car, home, or appliance. (Author)

Energy education is being added to the curriculum in many schools. Although not well defined, it is a growing and important area, and good materials are available. (Author/JM)

An experiment is presented which utilizes the current solid state technology to demonstrate electrochemical generation of hydrogen gas, direct generation of electricity for pumping water, and energy conversion efficiency. The experimental module costs about $100 and can be used repeatedly. (BB)

Having students design and construct solar cookers is a great way to teach them about designing to meet human needs and about many basic global issues related to health and the environment. Because the activity includes solid content from the fields of math, science and technology, it is an excellent vehicle for technology educators who want to…

In presenting the basics of solar heating and hot water systems, this publication is organized from the general to the specific. It begins by presenting functional and operational descriptions of solar heating and domestic hot water systems, outlining the basic concepts and terminology. This is followed by a description of solar energy utilization…

This booklet gives a brief overview of energy use in field crop production and gives examples of cutting costs of fertilizer use, irrigation, grain drying, tobacco drying, forate production, and tractor and truck use. Recordkeeping is also discussed. (BB)

Included are listings of books, pamphlets, films, factsheets, magazines, reports, and comic books. Entries are listed on the basis of their relationship to energy as a subject area and their availability at little or no expense. (Author/RE)

This publication contains full color fold-outs that graphically present the national energy crisis. The most effective way of using this book is for the reader to open the designated fold-out when suggested and then follow its description in the text. Fold-outs reveal our national energy dilemma, its background, and the possible climax to the…

The materials in this guide provide secondary level students (7-12 grade) the opportunity to become aware, knowledgeable, and motivated to find possible solutions to our urgent and complex energy related problems. Five interdisciplinary units are presented in the guide: Uses of Energy, Present and Future Sources of Energy, Conservation of Energy,…