-Energy For Missouri: Today and Tomorrow - MoDNR

Energy For Missouri: Today and Tomorrow

Educator's Guide

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources

Acknowledgements

Energy Introduction

Part 1: Background for Teachers and Students

Forms of Energy
Energy Conversions
- Thermodynamic Considerations
Energy Producing Systems
Future Energy Trends
Some Useful Energy Facts

Part 2: The Activities

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