Elementary Science of Energy

Geared towards upper elementary grades, these hands-on activities allow young people to explore the transformations of energy. Activities include forms of energy, types of reactions, and energy transfer. This is based on the NEED (National Energy Education Development Project) curriculum: Elementary Science of Energy (PDF).

Notice:  Allergen Alert: This toolkit includes latex.


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