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__**The following are resources from previous years of the competition that are also relevant for this year:**__

Introducing Energy and Electricity
Explores how electricity is generated, how it is transmitted to consumers, and the environmental impacts associated with the production and transmission of electricity. Explains nonrenewable and renewable energy sources, secondary energy sources (electricity and hydrogen), and recent energy statistics.**Smart Grid**@http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/power-grid.html Explains how electricity is transmitted through the electric grid and introduces the smart grid.
 * Electricity in the U.S.**@http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=electricity_in_the_united_states-basics
 * Energy Sources**@http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=2
 * Energy Basics**
 * Websites:**
 * Energy Kids: U.S. Energy Information Administration**@http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/index.cfmExplains the basics of energy, different energy sources (renewable, nonrenewable, and secondary), and the history of energy. Also contains a games/activities section and resources for educators.
 * Engineering for Change**@https://www.engineeringforchange.org/solution/library/viewAll/EnergyVisit the Solutions Library (Energy) to learn how engineers around the world are designing new ways to generate and transmit electricity.**How Does Electricity Affect the Environment?**@http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-and-you/affect/index.htmlExplores how different ways of generating electricity affect the environment.
 * NEED Energy InfoBooks**@http://need.org/Energy-InfobooksContains information about different energy resources and new technologies. Organized by subject and grade level, with “Intermediate” geared toward middle school.

**Books**

 * Alternative Energy Sources** by Sally Morgan (Heinemann, 2009)Discusses the pros and cons of fossil fuels and various alternative energy sources available today.
 * Energy for Keeps: Creating Clean Electricity from Renewable Sources** by Marilyn Nemzer, Deborah Page, Anna Carter (Energy Education Group, 2010)Explains how electricity can be generated from various energy sources and introduces issues related to our current energy choices.

Innovative Energy Ideas
issues and create more sustainable living. IDEAS SO CRAZY THEY JUST MAY WORK [] FIVE WACKY FORMS BEING EXPLORED [] DRIVERLESS CAR []
 * Energize Your Future**@http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/environment_society/education/student/Explores how we use fossil fuels and renewable energy sources to meet the world’s energy needs.
 * Engineering Go for It: What’s New?**@http://students.egfi-k12.org/Contains articles about innovative engineering solutions for energy issues (use Search box to locate articles).
 * NSF: Green Revolution**@http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/greenrevolution/index.jspFeatures videos of scientists and engineers who are working to develop and improve the use of clean energy sources, new fuels, and other energy-related technologies.
 * Sustainable Cities: Energy Case Studies**@http://sustainablecities.dk/en/search-criterias/energyShowcases what cities around the world are doing to address energy