The Energy Education Program works with educators and students to provide resources and opportunities for science and energy education in Alabama . The emphasis of the program is to provide K-12 students with energy conservation measures that can be used in and out of the classroom. These measures will provide useful information that the students may pass along to their family and ultimately lead to a more energy-efficient society.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:
For Teachers: 
Alabama Energy Education Program (AEEP) - A website for teacher training and educational resources. Offers face-to-face and online workshops at Alabama Regional In-Service Centers. Continuing Education Credits are available for participating in and completing all workshop activities.
Get Smart About Energy - This website, developed by the Department of Energy contains over 350 lesson plans and activites for grades K-12.
Alliance to Save Energy – On-line lesson plans for K-12, and a Green Schools Program, which engages students in creating energy-saving activities in their schools using hands-on, real-world projects.
For Students:
ENERGY STAR® Kids - This new interactive Web site is a resource on energy efficiency for parents, teachers, and kids alike. Find tips on how students can save energy every day and learn more about why energy efficiency is so important. The site features games, factoids, and a word bank, letting kids know about ways that they can make a difference. Making a very special appearance is Horton, from 20th Century Fox’s new animated film Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who™, reminding kids that saving energy can be easy and fun. Sample lesson plans, brochures, tip sheets, and activity books are available on the site, along with more information about how schools can take the ENERGY STAR Challenge and the ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World pledge.
Energy Hogs! - Do you have Energy Hogs in YOUR home? If you have high energy bills or uncomfortable rooms, chances are you do – and you need to get them out! Energy Hogs can be old, inefficient refrigerators, incandescent lights, poorly insulated attics or leaky windows. To find out how to get rid of these Energy Hogs, visit www.EnergyHog.org and become an Energy Hog buster!
Dr. E's Energy Lab - Provides informative and interactive games and links for students and adults alike.
Roofus' Solar and Efficient Neighborhood - Go on a tour of Roofus’ home and see all of the devices that make his home energy efficient and a good place to live.
Energy Information Administation Kids' Page - The EIA Kids' page offers a wide variety of information including milestones in energy, fun and educational games, classroom activities and other resources.
Energy Matters - This interactive game for 6th – 12th graders simulates the energy crisis situation that scientists predict will occur sometime in the 21st century. As the head of a country, the student must make decisions to help scientists discover new energy sources and minimize the impact to their nation. To help understand energy challenges, students learn about the history, theory, economics, and drawbacks of major sources of energy.
Student Resources for Reports on Energy - Students writing reports on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies will find this site invaluable. There are links to a variety of topics and even a glossary of energy terms.
Contact:
Karen Clifton
Energy Division
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
P.O. Box 5690
Montgomery, AL 36103-5690
334-242-5321 voice 334-242-0552 fax
karen.clifton@adeca.alabama.gov