Kindergarten-second grade
Storybook
Make energy fun and engaging for young learners
Introduce your students to the exciting world of energy with this interactive storybook. Through an engaging adventure with Akilah and Dr. Nix, your students will explore:
- How energy works.
- Where it comes from.
- Why saving energy matters.
As they follow along, they'll make discoveries about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, learn ways to conserve energy in their daily lives and build foundational science skills – all through colorful storytelling.
Perfect for K-2 classrooms, this storybook encourages curiosity, critical thinking and real-world connections to energy use. Get ready to spark young minds with the power of learning.
Energy sources
Discover the power of energy sources
In this hands-on activity, students explore types of energy sources and learn the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy. Through interactive sorting, they categorize energy sources like wind, solar, coal, natural gas and oil, reinforcing their understanding of where our energy comes from and why it matters. This activity builds foundational science skills and encourages critical thinking about energy.
Energy efficiency responsibilities
Empower your students to take charge of energy efficiency
This classroom responsibility chart helps students develop ownership over energy-saving and safety tasks. Assign roles such as:
- Turning off lights.
- Monitoring electronics.
- Ensuring blinds are properly closed.
With space to add your own tasks and student names, this chart makes energy efficiency a shared responsibility and encourages leadership and accountability.
I spy things that use energy
Turn your students into energy detectives
Encourage curiosity and exploration with this hands-on activity. For this interactive handout, students team up with a partner to investigate their surroundings and find items that use energy. As they spot things like glowing lightbulbs or a spinning fan, students will sharpen their observational skills and learn how energy powers the world around them. They’ll record their findings through writing or drawing with this fun and flexible way to reinforce energy concepts.
This activity is perfect for engaging young learners in discovery-based learning. Get ready to spark excitement about energy!
Home electrical safety checklist
Become a “lifeguard of life,” like Safety Man
Students take this checklist home and find potential electrical hazards, together with an adult. They look for the UL mark on electrical appliances in the kitchen, ensure cords are in good condition and locate ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). This activity is a great way to teach students how to stay safe around electricity.