Teacher Resources
Ausubel, David P. The Acquisition and Retention of Knowledge: A Cognitive View. Electronic.
This book describes the use of concept maps as a comprehension tool in the classroom.
Caduto, Michael J. Catch the Wind Harness the Sun: 22 Super-Charged Science Projects for Kids. Storey Publishing: North Adams,MA, 2011.
This book includes materials and step-by-step instructions for classroom experiments that illustrate wind and solar energy.
Chowning, Jeanne Ting. "Socratic Seminars in Science Class: Providing a Structured Format to Promote Dialogue and Understanding." The Science Teacher, October 1, 2009.
This article details the procedures and protocols for setting up a Paideia Seminar in science classrooms.
"Carbon-Free Energy - Flocabulary." Carbon-Free Energy - Flocabulary. Accessed July 18, 2016. https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/carbon-free-energy/video/.
This is a music video that discusses the environmental impact of conventional energy.
“The Energenius Program”. Pacific Gas and Electric Home Page. Accessed July 11, 2016. http://www.pge.com/en/safety/educationalresources/energenius/index.page.
This website lists access to student friendly texts on the topic of energy.
"G6-4 Greenhouse Lab (ESYB)." The Edible Schoolyard Project. Accessed August 16, 2016. https://edibleschoolyard.org/resource/g6-4-greenhouse-lab-esyb.
This is Edible Schoolyard Berkeley’s webpage detailing the greenhouse lesson described above.
"National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Home Page." National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Home Page. Accessed April 30, 2016. http://www.nrel.gov/.
“Renewable”. US Energy Information Administration Home Page. Accessed July 12, 2016. https://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=renewable_home-basics.
This website lists student friendly texts on the topic of energy.
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