Energy Introduction 

Part 1: Background for Teachers and Students

• Forms of Energy
  • Chemical Energy 
  • Electrical Energy 
  • ​Mechanical Energy 
  • Nuclear Energy 
  • Radiant Energy 
  • Thermal Energy 
• Energy Conversions
  • Thermodynamic Considerations 
• Energy Producing Systems
  • Biomass Power 
  • Fossil Fuel Power 
  • Geothermal Power 
  • ​Hydropower 
  • Nuclear Power 
  • Solar Power 
  • Wind Power 
• Future Energy Trends 
• Some Useful Energy Facts 

Part 2: The Activities

• Building an Energy Smart Home 
• Coal Cookies - A Limited Resource 
• Energy Conservation Detective 
• Energy Values 
• "Ice" Capades - The Power of Insulation 
• Is it Worth it? - The Energy Side of Recycling 
• It's Just a Soda Pop! 
• The Power of Choice 
• Your Energy Path for a Day ​
• Your Source of Energy 

Part 3: Appendix

• Great Homes Checklist - Energy-Efficient Design and Construction 
• Great Homes Checklist - Passive Solar Design 
• Grow Your Own Savings - Missouri Resources Review 
• Missouri's Biopower Industry - Missouri Resources 
• Power from Above - Missouri Resources 

Useful Web Sites

• American Wind Energy Association
  Very good site on wind energy with good fact sheets and information on planned wind energy projects for each state. www.awea.org/
• Energy Information Administration
  Lots of information on current and projected energy use, both nationally and by each state.www.eia.doe.gov/
  Missouri specific information. http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/state/state_energy_profiles.cfm?sid=MO
• U.S. Department of Energy
  This site features current research efforts related to energy and lots of information on energy policy both nationally and globally. http://www.doe.gov
• Energy Star
  Features a progressive program to identify and promote energy efficient electronics, appliances and other consumer products. www.energystar.gov