Energy For Missouri: Today and Tomorrow
Educator's Guide
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Part 1: Background for Teachers and Students
- Forms of Energy
- Energy Conversions
- Energy Producing Systems
- Future Energy Trends
- Some Useful Energy Facts
Part 2: The Activities
- Your Energy Path for a Day
- Energy Values
- Energy Conservation Detective
- Building an Energy Smart Home
- The Power of Choice
- "Ice" Capades - The Power of Insulation
- Your Source of Energy
- It's Just a Soda Pop!
- Coal Cookies - A Limited Resource
- Is it Worth it? - The Energy Side of Recycling
Part 3: Appendix
- Energy Management Handbook for Homeowners
- The Energy-Efficient Manufactured Home
- Great Homes Checklist - Energy-Efficient Design and Construction
- Great Homes Checklist - Passive Solar Design
- Missouri's Biopower Industry - Missouri Resources
- Power from Above - Missouri Resources
- Grow Your Own Savings - Missouri Resources Review
- Missouri Renewable Resources Directory
- Useful Web Sites
- Missouri Department of Natural Resources - Energy Center
Information about current energy related issues in Missouri. Very good educational links to other energy related sites. www.dnr.mo.gov/energy/renewables/re-conference.htm - 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. www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/states/main_mo.html - 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. www.doe.gov/engine/content.do - Energy Star
Features a progressive program to identify and promote energy efficient electronics, appliances and other consumer products. www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home.index
- Missouri Department of Natural Resources - Energy Center
