Resources for students age 14 and younger

Whether you’re writing a report, looking for a science project, or just want to know more about the energy sources that power our world, these websites will help you.

Oil and Gas

Adventures in Energy American Petroleum Institute
Provides a talking, animated explanation of the oil and gas industry, with information about all the things made from oil and gas [Flash plug-in required]

How crude oil was formed Bitesize Revisions for Schools—BBC
Illustrates how crude oil developed millions of years ago, with text and animated graphics

Petroville Kids Page

For Kids:Petroville Oklahoma Energy Resources Board
Contests, games and science fair projects, as well as well safety

How Oil Drilling Works Howstuffworks.com
Describes drilling in nontechnical terminology, and includes graphics to explain processes and industry terms

All Energy Sources

Understanding Energy Total
Offers resources on all energy sources and provides multimedia features on offshore drilling and biodiversity in the ocean

Energy Kids’ Page US Energy Information Administration 
Helps kids explore energy using fun facts and an energy quiz, plus includes a page on famous people in energy

Dr. E’s Energy Lab US Department of Energy
Illustrates various types of energy sources, science project ideas, and ways to conserve energy

Energy Quest California Energy Commission
Includes the energy story (all types of energy), science projects, games, a library, profiles of “super scientists,” teaching materials, and many other resources [Flash plug-in required]

All About Energy Canadian Centre for Energy
Provides information about all types of energy in Canada, games, educational materials for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, and teacher resources

Just for Kids Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Teaches kids about air, land, water, and energy, with simple text, games, and “print and go” activities such as coloring pages 

Energy Education Links for Kids Texas State Energy Conservation Office
Provides links to a variety of energy education and game websites for kids

Energy Efficiency

Energy Chest Create.org
Offers an entertaining and interactive way for children ages 8 to 14 to learn about energy efficiency

Academy of Energy Education National Energy Foundation
Focuses on energy efficiency and uses games, puzzles, and contests to engage students, plus teaching resources

Oil Spills

What’s the Story on Oil Spills? National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Explains oil spills and cleanup in terms children can relate to and understand

Nuclear Energy

Kids’ Zone: Nuclear World Atomic Energy of Canada
Features interesting facts on each page in a “did you know” section

Electricity

How Electricity is Made Power Kids from Richmond Power and Light
Explains lightning, electricity and safety in simple language along with links to several online games

Solar Energy

Kids’ Info Solar Energy International
Provides links to kid-friendly websites on renewable energy

Science

Newton’s Apple Twin Cities Public Television
Offers video clips and text on a variety of science topics geared towards kids, plus ideas for activities, science projects, and teaching resources