Energy Awareness Internet Field Trip Research

(50 Points – Use more paper for your answers if needed)

Directions: Answer all the questions below by visiting the following web sites.

1. Go to http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids

• Under ENERGY FACTS, what are 2 SOURCES OF ENERGY, 4 NON-RENEWABLE energy, 6 RENEWABLE energy, ELECTRICTY, HYDROGEN, Uses of Energy, Science of Energy, Saving Energy energy? List all the examples and the definitions. Use another sheet of paper to write your answers.

• Under ENERGY HISTORY, what is the energy timeline? Who are the FAMOUS PEOPLE? When and how did fossil fuels start?

• Under FUN & GAMES, what are 5 different ENERGY SLANG terms and what do they mean?

2. Go to http://www.need.org

• What is the mission of NEED?

3. Go to http://www.ases.org

• Click on ABOUT ASES. What is ASES and what does it promote?

4. Go to http://www.nef1.org

• Click on ENERGY ACTION. Click on KOOL KIDS What is EA?

• List the EA Stats for USA, N.America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the World.

5. Go to http://www.nei.org

• Click on about NEI. What does NEI stand for and what are they in charge of?

• Click on SCIENCE CLUB on the left side. Click on 4 Your Class Project. What are the benefits of nuclear power?

6. Go to http://www.energy.gov

• Click on Energy Efficiency. What is the mission of Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)? What does Energy Star mean?

7. Go to http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/

(What 5 alternative fuels does it include?)

The Alternative Fuels Data Center is a vast collection of information on alternative fuels and the vehicles that use them. Alternative fuels described here are those defined by the Energy Policy Act of 1992, including:

1._________ 2._________ 3._________ 4. _________ 5. _________

8. Go to http://www.makeearthdayeveryday.com/my-meded-pledge

• Click on Bike to Work Day. Why is it so important for people to organize your office for Bike to Work Day? List 10 ways to celebrate bike month.

• Click on carpool. What is eRideShare and explain how someone would use this site? What are some carpool tips?

• Click on EPA estimations. By identifying savings opportunities, what are 5 things to consider when following guidelines to efficient lighting?

• Click on Join the EPA in a national effort. Click on Ceiling Fans. Why is it important use ceiling fans? What is Energy Star?

• Click on article. Why should someone use a ceramic cup over a paper cup?

• Click on the NYC calculator tool. How do you use the measurement tool?

• Click on facts. How many plastic bags are we consuming so far this year? What are the facts of plastic bags consumption?

• Click on your local Goodwill store. How many Goodwill retail stores are in zip code 92692?

• Click on this project. What is the appliance and equipment efficiency standards?

• Click on find an Energy Star Appliance Dealer. What store is the closest Energy Star Appliance Dealer closest to zip code 92692?

• Click on energy saving tips for your hot water heater. How do you increase your water heater’s efficiency?

• Click on Kilowatt Ours. What are some energy conservation success stories?

• Click on I Love Mountains. Click on learn more… watch the video. Watch the video iLoveMountains.org Introductory Video. What happens in the first video? What happens in the second video? How can we save our mountains?

• Click on Alliance to Save Energy. What does The Alliance to Save Energy promote?

• List ideas or ways you can help save energy.