21st-Century Learning Tools

It is important as an educator to expose kids to the many resources that are available for becoming aware of scientific technologies in their communities, states, and the world at large. They can use these resources to learn the importance of their knowledge and their ability to make an impact now as well as when they are adults. One way I would stress the importance of this in the classroom is by involving students in community projects, letter writing campaigns, tours of local green industries (ex. wind farms), and classroom experiments. There is an annual project called “Igniting Creative Energy” that let’s kids compete nationally for creative ways to show responsible energy choices.

Content Area: Renewable Energy

Websites for info:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/earth_climate/renewable_energy/

http://www.academyofenergy.org/index.htm

Sample Lesson Plans:

http://www.res.is/

Online quiz about renewable energy:

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/games-quizzes/renewable-energy-quiz/

Current News on Renewable Energy:

http://www.motherearthnews.com/search.aspx?search=renewable%20energy

Contest:

http://www.ignitingcreativeenergy.org/FAQ.html