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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Energy and Science Projects

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/index.html

Provider: California Energy Commission


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Would you like to create your own mini lightning bolts? Or how about finding out how much energy is in a peanut?This site from the California Energy Commission “has a number of science projects and energy activities for students, K-12. Each of them have a short description and then a link to the actual activity. Some activity sheets will need to be downloaded or printed with your Web browser software. Some activities require help from an adult. Check first with your teacher or parent before doing a project.”Project categories include:

  • Chemical/Stored Energy Projects
  • Electricity Projects
  • Geothermal Energy
  • Hydro-Power/Water Energy Projects
  • Nuclear Energy Project
  • Saving Energy
  • Solar Projects
  • Transportation Energy
  • Wind Energy Projects

This website also contains criteria for what is a good science project, a games pages and links to other science websites.