Power to the Plug: An Introduction to Energy, Electricity, Consumption, and Efficiency

Description

The NEED Project and the U.S. Department of Energy have collaborated to bring you this educational four-page guide to energy, electricity, consumption and efficiency. It includes, on the last page, a home energy survey to help you analyze your home energy use.

Subject(s):

• Science

Grade(s):

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)
• High School (9-12)

Topic(s):

• Energy

NAAEE Guidelines/Strand(s):

• Strand 1: Questioning, Analysis & Interpretation Skills
• Strand 2.1: The Earth as a Physical System
• Strand 2.4: The Environment & Society

Resource Type(s):

• Informational Materials
• Other

Links(s):

• Power to the Plug: An Introduction to Energy, Electricity, Consumption, and Efficiency

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, District of Columbia
www.eere.energy.gov

Organization Type: Natural Resource Education

Contact:
Billie Newland
U.S. Department of Energy
301-903-8595
Billie.Newland@hq.doe.gov

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