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We're helping today's young people prepare for tomorrow. Our website assists educators with additional resources to supplement classroom instruction. Looking for educational materials on energy-related topics? Check us out!
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Electric Universe
Explore the Electric Universe. With information for everyone, you can find a section tailored to many ages and interests. Learn about electricity and safety at home or in school, gain wise energy use tips while making good choices for the environment and play games!
Energy Underground
Explore the Energy Underground and learn more about natural gas. Whether you like playing games, doing activities or learning about inventions, this is the site for you!
Here is some information about fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).
Education Resources from the U. S. Energy Information Association
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Here's some great energy information for kids.
- Here is some information about all energy sources (renewable and nonrenewable).
Catch the Wind
Want to know more about the power of wind energy or other energy sources? Here are some links to check out:
- Learn more about RG&E’s Catch the Wind program.
- Here's some great energy information for kids.
- Here's information about renewable energy on Energy for Keeps.
Teach your students to be safe around electricity. How? Download our safety posters. Make as many copies as you need.
- Watts the Wizard says: Don't be shocked. Be safe around electricity.
- Watts the Wizard says: Never fly kites near power lines ... and never climb utility poles or trees that are near power lines.
- Never climb near power lines.
Lightning Safety
The National Severe Storms Laboratory has safety information, photos, stories, teacher tools and a kid's page.