A learning resource on Solar Energy or Renewable Energy that provides background information, diagrams, interactive activities to do in class, experiments and curriculum connections. In the ‘Solar Energy’ section, the students learn how the sun is used to provide energy around their home and community. In the ‘Renewable Energy’ section, students are taught how renewable energy sources (solar, hydroelectric, wind and biomass) are providing power for households and offices. The two resources are suitable for years 5-10 students.

http://www.originenergy.com.au/2020/Click-2-Teach




Energex’s education section of their website is targeted to primary and lower secondary students. Together with classroom activities, it educates students on energy production and provides information on sources of alternative and renewable energy.

http://www.energex.com.au/switched_on/energy_environment/
energy__the_environment.html




Energy Safety Week helps Victorian, South Australian and Queensland students: • understand how energy works • keep safe while using gas and electricity in the home. Teachers can order a free toolkit that includes interactive classroom activities for pre-primary and all primary school levels. Energy Safety Week runs at the same time each year (term 4) with a new theme and toolkit.

http://www.originenergy.com.au/1782/Energy-Safety-Week




Ergon Energy’s education webpage is designed to educate primary to high school students on energy production and use. It also provides tools and ideas to facilitate changes in students attitude and behaviour regarding energy efficiency, electrical safety and renewable energy.

http://www.ergon.com.au/energyed/Default.asp?yf=true&platform=PC




This section of The Australian Institute of Energy (AIE) website is suitable for secondary school students. It contains links to various fact sheets on energy, which allows awareness of issues in the production and use of energy and in responsible energy policies. The AIE is committed to promoting the understanding and awareness of energy issues and the development of responsible energy policies in Australia.

http://www.aie.org.au/facts_index.htm




Advice section of climate change related site 1°, which offers energy-saving tips for around the home.

http://www.1degree.net.au/what_you_can_do/energy




The Home Energy Project (HEP) is a free teacher resource with interactive classroom activities that shows students how easy it is to save energy and the environment. This comprehensive resource for children of years 7-9 contains practical and real-life activities about saving energy, money and the environment. The kit is available in hardcopy to any Queensland, South Australian and Victorian school. This kit is not available for media or the general public.

http://www.originenergy.com.au/1797/What-is-HEP




Article on the Australian Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas website presenting ways the individual can take action over the decline in oil production, an essential resource in the majority of society’s activities. This includes alternative transport, shopping habits, and advocacy.

http://www.aspo-australia.org.au/content/view/172/38/