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K-12 Energy Education Resources
The interdisciplinary topic of energy resources can be embedded throughout K-12 curriculum. Whether you are teaching fourth graders the history of Wyoming or sophomores the laws of physics, energy resource studies can serve as a fascinating, real-world topic to engage students.
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The University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources is happy to support your efforts to integrate energy topics into your classroom in any subject area. Please periodically check back as we expect this webpage to become more comprehensive and effective in supporting your classroom efforts.
K-12 Energy Lesson Plans
| LESSON TITLE | SUBJECT | GRADE LEVEL |
| Introducing Wyoming's Energy Resources An overall introduction to Wyoming's energy resources |
Social Studies, Geography, Economics | 3rd-6th |
| Energizing Wyoming Introduces students to energy resources available in Wyoming both in their location and terminology |
Social Studies, Geography, History | 5th-8th |
|
Energy Pros and Cons |
Geography, Science Social Studies | 3rd-5th |
|
E3A Wind
Energy |
Science | 4th-7th |
|
Mapping Wyoming’s Energy Resources |
Social Studies, Geography, Economics | 3rd-5th |
|
Energy Unit |
Science, Physics |
9th-12th |
|
More Than Words |
Social Studies, Geography, U.S. History, Language Arts | 6th-8th |
Additional Lesson Plans & Resources
- UW Science Posse Lesson Plans
- Northern Wyoming Community College Energy Education Program - Teacher Lesson Plans
- Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium - K-12 Resources
- Wyoming National Energy Education Development Project
- Department of Energy Energy Education Resources
- UW Energy Extension - Renewable and Efficient Energy
- Wyoming State Geological Survey
To submit a K-12 energy lesson plan please contact ser@uwyo.edu.
