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.
Lesson Title | Subject | Grade Level |
Introducing Wyoming's Energy Resources An overall introduction to Wyoming's energy resources |
Social Studies, Geography, Economics | 3rd-6th |
Introduces students to energy resources available in Wyoming both in their location and terminology |
Social Studies, Geography, History | 5th-8th |
This lesson helps students understand the complexity of energy issues |
Geography, Science, Social Studies | 3rd-5th |
E3A (Exploring Energy Efficiency and Alternative Youth Energy Activity Guide) is designed to help guide youth in their exploration of energy and energy technology |
Science | 4th-7th |
Mapping Wyoming's Energy Resources Lesson focuses on geographic location f Wyoming's energy resources |
Social Studies, Geography, Economics | 3rd-5th |
This 8-week energy unit is targeted for high school level science courses and covers wide-range of energy resources |
Science, Physics | 9th-12th |
Introduces students to the key words, locations, and possible negative impacts of energy resources |
Social Studies, Geography, U.S. History, Language Arts | 6th-8th |
Wallop K-12 Virtual Library The Wallop K-12 project has created a catalog of content that is available to Wyoming teachers free of charge. Recordings include thought provoking questions that K-12 classes can follow up on. Energy content experts produce a 2-page teacher resource guide that accompanies the topic that includes additional information, discussion questions/activities, and additional resources. Wallop organizes the online catalog such that classroom teachers can easily find content. Classroom teachers make use of the catalog as best suits their needs. They can schedule a synchronous “Ask Me Anything” discussion with the faculty member after their class has used the videos/handouts. You can check out the video library on WyoLearn here. Other information about the Wallop Program is also available here: https://www.uwyo.edu/wallop/ |
All Areas | K-12th |