At Emerald People’s Utility District (EPUD), we appreciate what teachers do for our children and our communities and we know how hard they work to provide valuable and meaningful lessons for their students. We would like to partner with these teachers and schools to provide learning opportunities for students and resources for teachers.
We have compiled a variety of resources on a number of topics, including general electrical knowledge, electrical safety, and energy conservation (with more to come in the future). These activities are mostly geared toward elementary students unless otherwise noted. Please feel free to download and share these resources with your students and fellow teachers. If there is something more you would like to see, please give us feedback by either emailing our Education Department or calling (541) 746-1583.
Electrical Safety Education
- The Energy Education Council’s site has electrical safety with activities, games, videos, and teacher resources
- The Electrical Safety Foundation International site has activities, puzzles, worksheets (grades 3 through 5)
- Electrical Safety Tips (PDF)
- How Electricity Can Hurt You Worksheet (PDF)
- Identify the Safety Hazards Worksheet (PDF)
Energy Efficiency / Conservation Education
- Clean up the Earth – Information and activities centered around recycling.
- The Energy Education Council’s site has electrical safety with activities, games, videos, and teacher resources
- Energy Hog Coloring Book (PDF) – From the Education program at the Alliance to Save Energy website
- Energy Hog website
- Department of Energy – Information for saving energy
- Department of Energy – Energy efficiency and renewable energy resources
- Global Stewards: Green Tips for a Healthy Planet
- The Environmental Center Youth Education Programs
- NASA Climate Kids – Interactive games, coloring sheets, etc.
- Home Advisor Home Energy Conservation for Kids – lots of links to other great sites and info
- Department of Energy Renewable Energy – teaching kids about renewable energy
- Kid’s Guide to Home Energy Savings
Electricity 101: General Electricity Education
- Lab Activities
Additional Education Links
- Energy Kids Teacher Guide – Hosted by the US Department of Energy; the website provides energy info/lessons/activities.
- For Teens: Safety Youtube Video showing the story of two teens involved in an accident where their vehicle struck a power pole – what they did to survive.