A reporter from the Student Broadcast Network interviews National Education Association Secretary-Treasurer Rebecca Pringle in the Solar Decathlon 2009 solar village.
Information for Kids
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is a competition for college students, but solar energy is exciting for students of all ages! Solar energy is using the light from the sun to make electricity. Students in the Solar Decathlon need to make enough electricity from the sun to "turn on and run" their houses (so they can watch TV and use the computer).
General Information Pages
U.S. Department of Energy
- For Students and Kids — Fun energy information.
- EERE Kids Saving Energy — A fun way for kids to learn about energy.
Energy Information Administration
- Kids Page — Learn about energy with Energy Ant.
Energy Quest
- Energy Education from the California Energy Commission — Lots of cool energy information.
Fun Stuff for Elementary School Students
U.S. Department of Energy
- EERE Kids Saving Energy — A fun way for kids to learn about energy.
Bonneville Power Administration
- Saving Energy with Zippie, Splash, and Sam N. — Color pictures and learn about electricity.
Texas Solar Energy Society
- Solar Energy Coloring Book (PDF 35 KB). Download Adobe Reader. — Color pictures and learn about solar electricity.
Fun Stuff for Middle School Students
Energy Information Administration
- Solar Hot Dog Cooker — Make a hot dog cooker from a box, foil, and poster board.
Solar Now
- Pizza Box Oven — Make an oven out of a pizza box.
Fun Stuff for High School Students
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- National Junior Solar Sprint — Build and race model solar cars.
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Content Last Updated: November 13, 2009
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