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Energy literacy, defined by the DOE, "is an understanding of nature and role of energy in the universe and in our lives" and, "…is also the ability to apply this understanding to answer questions and solve problems" (U.S. Department of Energy, 2013). Energy literacy is continuously evolving with the development of new feedstocks, technologies, and...
Danica Hendrickson is the Curriculum Director for Facing the Future where she develops global sustainability curriculum and works to promote energy literacy with the NARA education team. Danica earned an MEd from the Harvard Graduate School of Education's Mind, Brain, and Education program and has 10 years of middle school teaching experience.
Reimagining energy education involves moving beyond the basics of energy use, conservation, and efficiency toward a more robust exploration of energy. This exploration should address energy access and equity, the impacts of energy choices, and personal attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to sustainable energy solutions. One approach to encour...
This article provides examples of, and demonstrates the potential for, using a RGB digital camera to track plant phenology in the classroom. A digital camera serves as an appropriate tool for teachers and students to use in inquiry based learning environments because of its ability to 1) connect students with methodologies used by “real” scientists...
