Energy Web sites for kids

Resource Action Programs
Learning how to make your home more water and energy efficient has never been more fun. Use the activities on this site to learn how to conserve the Earth's natural resources, and save money.

EnergyNet is a classroom project that integrates technology, standards-based learning and workplace skills. Created and managed by Educational Dividends in conjunction with Illinois teachers, EnergyNet helps prepare students for today's workplace.

Cleaner and Greener
Cleaner and Greener^SM is a program of Leonardo Academy Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing pollution. The Cleaner and Greener Environment Program helps individuals, businesses, organizations, schools and universities reduce pollution.

Energy Kids Page
Energy Ant presents energy facts, fun and games, energy history, classroom activities, and definitions of energy terms. Energy Kids Page is produced by the Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE also offers Kids' Zone, three ways to view energy education, based on learning styles.

Hog Busters
Become an official energy Hog Buster by stopping the Energy Hogs in your home. The Official Energy Hog Busting Handbook will help you find the Energy Hogs and win the games.

RebuildAmerica
Saving energy improves the environment and reduces energy bills. Use this Home Energy Quiz with your child to find ways that your home could be more energy efficient.

Energy Quest
Teaching an "energy ethic" to conserve finite resources is essential to our energy future. As tomorrow's scientists and inventors, our youth will discover new means of energy production and innovative ways to use less energy. Energy Quest will answer their questions and spur creativity and imagination.

Energy Savers
This site is sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Energy and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Take the "Home Report Card Quiz" and tour a virtual home to save energy and money.

FERC Students' Corner
The Students' Corner explains how the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulates energy in the United States. Take a look at how FERC plays an important role in your life while enjoying the activities and games offered here.

Energy Efficiency Tips from Nicor Gas
One way to keep your family comfortable and your budget in the black this winter is to make energy-saving improvements around your house. Find easy, practical solutions for conserving energy in every room of your home.

All About Natural Gas
The solution to many of our nation's current and future energy challenges lies literally under our feet: natural gas. Learn about the benefits, composition and history of natural gas, and read some natural gas fun facts.