e n e r g y m e g a s i t e s
most web sites for this age group are general in nature,
covering all areas of energy production
students of all ages can benefit from looking
at these selections first for an easy introduction to a large field
of study
eia kid's page
- the eia produces this colorful site for children
- a cartoon "energy ant" guides children through easy-to-read
pages of energy history, explanations, fun facts, and an
energy quiz
- all links go to other government sites for children
energy quest
- from the California Energy Commission, this is the best children site
- very colorful
- an "energy quest" highway filled with child-drawn icons will take
students to well-designed and easy navigated pages that explain
all areas of energy production
- pictures appear on every page, along with a useful "here's what
we learned" checklist at the end of every chapter
- kid's tips, discussions of energy safety, scientists" biographies
and facs help round out this excellent site
fact monster
- offered by Information Please
- this colorful, friendly web site is a great homework helper
- subjects are clearly marked for easy reference
- a search engine is included
- many links are from encyclopedias
the why files
- attempts to "remove the mystery from sciecne"
- through the use of news and current events
- target audience of grades 5 to 12
- this site is not as kid-friendly as the previous site
- but is current - written in response to current headlines
- topics of international interest are explained in ordinary terms
- science, health, the environment, and technology are the areas
the Why Files cover
- click on "archives" the "energy" if you want to find out the
prices of oil, global warming, and photovoltaic energy
- a serch engine is included
* selected from netconnect Summer
2001 - p23 |