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RnE²EW offers a host of classroom resources suitable for both elementary and secondary students.

What is solar energy? How does a photovoltaic cell work? Does the heat provide the energy to change the sun’s energy into electricity? Do we still get energy from the sun during the winter?
See some fun elementary solar activities.

What is a fuel cell? How does a fuel cell work? How are fuel cells used? Download this colorful, informative poster about Making Power from Hydrogen (PDF 264 k).

Energy for Keeps is a thoroughly up-to-date publication, with input from over 75 engineering, electricity, and education experts.		Explore Odyssey™ Magazine on-line, the award-winning science magazine, for the latest news in science. Check out special science features just for kids!
Science Projects in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency is written by K-12 teachers to include projects with a variety of levels of difficulty that demonstrate the scientific method. (PDF 4 MB)		High schools struggle to get and keep students engaged in the study of science, while industry struggles to attract employees with advanced technical skills. + See Science & Technology Course (PDF 2 MB) + See total curriculum (Click "Allow popup from    this site")

For more lesson plans and activities on energy efficiency and renewable energy for grades K-12, be sure to visit the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) new educational Web site, "Get Smart About Energy!"