EIA Kids Page Energy Timelines 
Shows and explains the milestones in the history of energy and their uses.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/history/timelines/
Energy 
Features stories about several related aspects, current and future energy demands, and ways to conserve energy.
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/onlinestuff/subjects/energy.aspx
Energy Information Administration Kids Page 
Features various sections about energy including what it is and the forms it comes in. Find out how humans use energy through quizzes and a 'fun facts' section.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/
Energy Quest 
California Energy Commission's energy and environmental education site for students, parents, and teachers. Offers games, puzzles, and science projects on energy.
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/
Energy Story 
Detailed guide explains what energy is and where it comes from.
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/index.html
EnergyEd 
Find out how electricity is made, learn about renewable energy, and take a virtual tour of a power station. Then take an on-line quiz to test your knowledge. An interactive site from Ergon Energy.
http://www.ergon.com.au/energyed/
Fossil Fuel Eco-Stat 
Learn what fossil fuels are and where they come from.
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/energy/ecostats/index.cfm
Get Energy Wise 
Find out what energy is, how it's used, and how misuse is resulting in climate changes.
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/energy/intro/index.cfm
Kids Schoolhouse 
Learn how to be a safe and efficient energy user. Find out about the history of energy and how power plants work, then take the quiz to test your knowledge.
http://www.energymatch.com/kidsgateway.asp
Learning About Fossil Fuels 
Information from the U.S. Department of Energy about coal, oil, and natural gas.
http://www.fe.doe.gov/education/energylessons/
The Energy Planet 
Focuses on the historical background of energy and explains some of the types of energy that are used today.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004471/tep/en/
U.S. NRC: Students' Corner 
Nuclear energy tutorial from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Includes nuclear background, reactor design, radiation, emergency planning, decommissioning and related issues.
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/basic-ref/students.html
Virtual Nuclear Tourist 
Look at reasons to use nuclear power, and how it works.
http://www.virtualnucleartourist.com/
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