Order FREE Standards-Based Learning Materials
MidAmerican Energy knows that teachers possess the power to inspire and enlighten their students. We also understand that any effort to do so requires engaging materials. That’s why we’re offering a variety of educational booklets and companion resources to help with classroom application.
These materials are free to you, but to order, you must teach in the MidAmerican Energy service area. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery after that.
Note: Orders are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and supplies are limited.
Energy For Today And Tomorrow Activity Book
Item: #35450Grades: PreK to 2
A friendly dinosaur introduces kids to the concepts of energy in our daily lives, various types of energy resources, and sensible energy usage. Includes a simple format and engaging activities such as coloring, matching, tracing, and sequencing that are perfect for early readers and non-readers alike.
Learning to Save Energy Activity Book
Item: #35900Grades: 3-5
A whimsical, comic-style workbook introduces kids to the concept of energy—what it is, its sources, its usage, and conservation—via crosswords, word scrambles, and puzzles. Features energy-related vocabulary, energy-saving tips, and reinforcement of positive behaviors.
Your Renewable Energy World™
Item: #38605Grades: 4-6
16 pages of lessons and activities educate kids about renewable versus nonrenewable energy and inspire them to investigate and improve upon their own energy use. Includes topics such as fossil fuels, solar power, ocean energy, and geothermal energy, plus tips on conserving energy at home.
Energy Efficiency World™
Item: #38020Grades: 4-6
Fascinating experiments, creative exercises, and inspection activities address key scientific concepts such as the forms and uses of energy, energy generation and distribution, the greenhouse effect, and more. Includes practical tips for energy conservation at home and at school.
Un mundo con eficiencia energética
Item: #38615Grades: 4-6
Energy Efficiency World in Spanish
The Clubhouse Kids Make a Big Difference
Item: #38015Grades: 2-4
A compelling story details the efforts of a group of kids who are in danger of losing their clubhouse if they can’t reduce their energy usage. Intertwines the themes of energy waste, conservation, and stewardship with simple, introspective exercises that prompt kids to consider their own energy usage, along with ways to reduce it. Includes a home energy inspection checklist, club membership certificate, and more.
Hands-on Energy Efficiency
Item: #38000Grades: 5-7
16 pages of thought-provoking activities encourage students to explore and reflect on their energy habits and educate them on concepts such as electrical generation and distribution, renewable versus nonrenewable energy, and more. Features calculation exercises, tips to save energy and money, and experiments that empower kids to take practical steps toward energy efficiency.
Exploring Your Environment
Item: #38040Grades: 3-6
Thought-provoking activities and artful design address the intricate relationship between people, the environment, and energy usage. Includes topics such as natural versus man-made environments, climates and ecosystems, and the greenhouse effect, while encouraging conservation through practical actions like recycling.