Renewable energy for kids

Learn about renewable energy sources with these worksheets and lesson plan for 3rd, 4th or 5th grade.

The exploitation of the renewable energy sources including solar, wind and hydro is very old. For many centuries before our era, these were used throughout history until the arrival of “Industrial Revolution”. In recent years, due to the increased cost of fossil fuels and environmental problems arising from their exploitation, we are witnessing a rebirth of renewables. Source: http://www.researchomatic.com/Renewable-Energy-Sources-114923.html

renewable energy vs nonrenewable energy

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Learn about the different types of renewable energy sources like Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Tidal Energy etc. along with their pros and cons !

Renewable and non-renewable. Examine the pictures. Can they be replaced? If so, they are renewable. Google apps in the link.

5 Simple Wind Energy Activities For Kids & Fun DIY Anemometer. Your kids will love these simple wind energy activities and this diy anemometer. Also, look at Middle School Hands-on Science : Extreme Winds + Free Minibook for another activity. Simple wind energy experiments are super STEM projects for kids of all ages to learn about engineering, problem-solving, alternative forms of power, and so much more. I have a diy anemometer tutorial for you using simple items.

What is biomass energy? Learn about an important form of renewable energy with this colorful worksheet.