References

Aps - home. (2014, January 1). Retrieved November 18, 2014, from
http://www.aps.com/en/ourcompany/aboutus/next/Pages/home.aspx?src=rhome
APS website provides viewers with information about what steps they are taking
towards cleaner, smarter power. There is an abundance of information about how
they plan to use solar energy and what they plan to do next. I would use this website
as a source for students to use to research what Arizona is currently doing with solar
energy.
Be part of the solution! (2014, August 28). Retrieved November 5, 2014, from
http://epa.gov/climatestudents/solutions/index.html
The websites heading describes it as the students guide to global climate change.
Under the be part of the solution tab, students can learn about the different types
of renewable energy. Illustrations and videos are provided to help with
understanding. I suggest using this site as one of the sources for students to research
on day three when they are becoming experts on their assigned renewable energy
source.
Energy 101: geothermal energy [Motion Picture]. (2014). YouTube. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCRDf7QxjDk
Made by the U.S. Department of Energy, this video explains what geothermal energy
is and how it is collected. I included it as another video resource teachers may want
to use on day three when discussing the various types of renewable energy sources.
Energy 101: solar power [Motion Picture]. (2011). YouTube. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDZzAIcCQLQ
This video gives a brief overview of solar power. It addresses solar cells and that they
dont produce air pollutants or carbon dioxide. The video also talks about solar heat
energy. I would use this video on day four to refresh the students memories about
what they learned from the solar energy group the day before. I believe that this
video would help get them in the proper mindset for the experiments.
Energy 101: wind power [Motion Picture]. (2011). YouTube. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niZ_cvu9Fts
This video discusses what wind energy is and how it is harvested. The same people
who made the solar power video made this video. I included it as another video
resource teachers may want to use on day three when discussing the various types of
renewable energy sources.
Energy.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://energy.gov/
This is the governments website for the department of energy. It included
information on how electricity travels, current scientific innovations on energy, and
tips on how to reduce energy usage. I included this in the resource section for both
teachers and students to become aware of the energy practices for the nation. This
site includes many resources that may also be used for educational purposes.
How can i reduce my impact? (2012, October 17). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from
http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-and-you/reduce.html
This is a page on the EPA website that specifically discusses clean energy choices.
The page addresses changes we can make as individuals in our home. Throughout
the unit it would be good to discuss what changes we can make in our everyday lives
to help lessen our energy footprint and this page is a good source to help facilitate
that discussion.

New energy technologies. (n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from

http://netenlist.com/the-importance-of-green-energy-sources/
I chose this sources because it has answers to many green energy questions. It
discusses everything from the relevancy of green jobs to green cleaning products
that can be used around the house. I included this in the resource section as another
source of information teachers can check out to become more educated on new
energy solutions and sustainable living.
Non-renewable energy sources [Motion picture]. (2013). YouTube. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCg81A6kwg0
This video is a wonderful introduction to what non-renewable resources are and
what types we currently use. I would use this video as an introduction to the topic.
For students to be able to understand and discuss what renewable resources are, they
must also know what non-renewable resources are.
Renewable. (n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=renewable_home-basics
Made by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, this site is specifically made
for kids and education. It includes information on energy sources, games, activities,
and lesson plans for educators. I included this in the resource section as a tool for
both teachers and students to use to help inspire extension activities or to use as a
source for research.
Renewable energy resources: part 1 [Motion picture]. (2013). YouTube. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhEGS1zsApo
This video is similar to the non-renewable resources video in that it is explained
through illustration and narration; the same company creates it as well. There is a
part 2 to the videos that I will be citing as well. The first part covers wind and water
energy. This video can be used as an introduction to the whole unit or on the types
of renewable energy day.
Renewable energy resources: part 2 [Motion picture]. (2013). YouTube. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W6S3FA-C6U
This is the follow up video to Renewable Energy Sources Part 1. This video content
covers geothermal and light energy. I would use this video during the introduction to
the unit or on the types of renewable energy day.
Safety smart science with bill nye the science guy: renewable energy [Motion picture]. (2012).
YouTube. United States: Disney Educational Productions. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grI3BDSGEC4
This video is used to show the students the effect that fossil fuels are having on the
planet. Bill Nye does a wonderful job of explaining why renewable energy is
important in a way that students will be able to understand. I would use this on the
second day when we are covering why renewable energy is important.
Teacher Guide. (n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=teacher_guide
A companion to the energy kids site, this page is specifically for teachers. It includes
lesson plans and experiment ideas. I included this page as another resource for
teachers to use for extension activity ideas.

U.S. energy information administration. (March 2012). U.S. energy consumption by energy source,
2011 [graph]. Retrieved from http://www.thealternative.in/society/east-vs-west-ofkeeping-a-superpowers-energy-consumption-in-check/
I chose this resource because it is a wonderful visual of the distribution of energy
types for students. I liked that it further broke down renewable energy into the
different renewable energy sources. This would be used to show students the impact
that using up resources like coal and fossil fuels would have on our energy use.
US environmental protection agency. (n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from
http://epa.gov/
The EPA is a government agency that helps promote green practices and
regulations. Their website includes information on the current environmental issues
as well as laws and regulations already in place and current science and technology
practices. I included this site as a resource to educate teachers and students on things
that are currently happening with environmental protection. The site gives a more
rounded view on changes that need to be made in our society to better the future.
Welcome to the energy star kids website. (n.d.). Retrieved December 6, 2014, from
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=kids.kids_index
Just for kids, this site included informational interactives. It provides information on
what energy is, the different types of energy, and what students can do at home to
help reduce their energy use. I included this in the resources as a tool for students to
use to discover information on energy on their own.