This resource information will be of interest to educators exploring existing tools and information that may be incorporated across all levels of educational programming.
The emphasis of this resource site is on energy conservation, wind, solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, biomass, geo exchange and small run off river hydro.
The most common reference to renewable energy within educational institutions has involved initiatives for energy conservation in the learning environment. Energy conservation is relevant to any learning environment in addition to practical awareness on what is renewable energy and how can learners and community members contribute to or adopt renewable energy applications.
The discussion and awareness of renewable energy provides multidisciplinary learning opportunities across a range of post secondary programming, including education, math, trades, technology, science, and geography.
Educators are encouraged to access the following general information via the following links to acquire information on general renewable energy.
American Geological Institute (AGI): AGI disseminates information on earth science education through several mechanisms, including publications such as high-school curricula (EarthComm™) and middle-school curricula (Investigating Earth Systems™); and workshops and presentations for teachers and educators. Visit www.agiweb.org/education for more information...
AGI also publishes Geotimes, a monthly news magazine: (www.geotimes.org)
Background information for Educators as to the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Renewable Energy Industries: Public Education and Technical Training
It Pays To be Green - For more information on the history of energy and the applications
Natural Resources Canada (CANREN) - Youth and educational materials