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JOB OF A LINEMAN GRADES- K-12
A live-action video of Hawaiian Electric Company linemen working at their jobs. The soundtrack features "Hawaiian Electric" played by jazz composers Hiroshima. (No voiceover.) (9 minutes, Subject Areas: Career & Technology Education, Guidance, Science, Social Studies)

ENGINEERING IS FOR EVERYONE - Grades 3-6
This video demonstrates that math and science are fun and interesting. A young narrator points out the diversity and importance of engineering as a profession. (12 minutes, ASME; Subject Areas: Guidance, Math, Science, Social Studies)

CAREER CHOICES - Grades 5-9
In this video, a student tours Hawaiian Electric Company in 1988 and meets employees who discuss their jobs, educational backgrounds, and personal interests. (14 minutes, Hawaiian Electric Company; Subject Areas: Career & Technology Education, Guidance, Science, Social Studies)

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ENERGY CONSERVATION FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES - Grades 1-6
Hawaiian Electric produced this fast paced, live action and animated video also known as Ener-G-TV. Made specifically for Hawaii’s children and their families, homes and Hawaii’s climate. A local personality, Jade Moon and four children look at different ways kids can help reduce energy use at home…, washing and drying laundry, in the kitchen, in the bathroom and all over the house. Clever vignettes keep the topics quick, fun and educational. (8-1/2 minutes; Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas Science and Social Studies)

ALL ABOUT THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY - Grades 2-4
Since fossil fuel supplies are limited and energy consumption is rising, it is essential that children understand that they can play an important role in energy conservation. Car pooling, riding bikes, turning off lights and recycling can help reduce their energy consumption. Renewable resources like the sun wind and water are all promising energy resources although each has drawbacks. Biomass (garbage) is discussed and a composting activity is included. (23 minutes; Schlessinger Media; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies

ENERGY RESOURCES: USE & CONSERVATION - Grades 5-8
Students learn we can harvest the power of nature from a variety of sources all around us; the sun, wind and water, the atom, energy stored in fossil fuels and the very heat of the planet itself. Discover what life was like before people learned to harness electrical energy and how energy-rich fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas helped fire the Industrial Revolution. Learn why these energy resources are non-renewable. Experiment includes creating a solar-powered oven. (23 minutes; Schlessinger Media; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

BECOMING ENERGY WISE - Adults
Live-action video makes it easy to see how to reduce home energy costs. Demonstrates simple, effective improvements to make homes more energy efficient. (13 minutes; VHS only; Culver Company)

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SAFETY SMART AT HOME WITH DISNEY’S TIMON & PUMBAA - Grades K-3
Timon thinks he and Pumbaa should move to a bigger house, but Pumbaa isn't so sure. The two friends armed with their Safety Smart Checklist look through the house and discover some serious safety problems. Timon and Pumbaa discuss how to fix the problems including overloaded electrical outlets, frayed cords, electrical cords underneath rugs and cluttered stairway. They learn about the safety of smoke alarms, when to call 911 and that turning lights off saves energy. The end of the program features a memorable safety song. Teacher's Choice Award (11 minutes, Disney Education Products; Subject Areas: Social Studies)

ELECTRICITY: A FIRST LOOK - Grades 2-6
A live-action program provides students with an overview of the basic principles of electricity. Covers static and current electricity, circuits, switches, conductors and insulators, the ways in which people use electricity, the ways it can be produced, renewable energy and the importance of using electricity safely including outdoor electrical safety. The video looks at the dangers of electricity and offers tips on how to use electricity safely. Some experiments include comb and balloon; battery and light bulb, how to make an electrical current. (17 minutes; Discovery Education; Subject Areas: Industrial Education, Science, Social Studies)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY WORLD - Grades 3-7
This dynamic safety video features kids teaching other kids with live action, animations, clever dialogue, and a Hollywood production crew—all designed to keep kids riveted. The Safety World video is divided into 3-minute episodes to keep the interest of upper-elementary school students, so that they’ll learn about safety hazards and the principles that will keep them and their families safe. Some electrical safety measures discussed are kite flying, substations, digging, water and appliances, overloading outlets, running cords under the rug, fallen power lines and jumping from a car. One episode covers electrical cords and insulation. (17 minutes; Culver Company; Subject Areas: Science Social Studies)

BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY - ELECTRICITY: SAFETY SMART SCIENCE - Grades 4-8
WINNER - Parents' Choice Award. Go on location with Bill Nye at Underwriters Laboratories as he explains the science, power and danger of electricity in a very entertaining way. What is electricity? How does it move through a cord? Why don't orange juice and electrical "juice" mix? Demonstrations of overloading outlets, yanking on cords and using water as a conductor reveal why being Safety Smart is easy, and perhaps life-saving. Experiments include watching the flow of electricity with conductors and insulators and short circuiting wires. (25 minutes; Disney Educational Products; Subject Areas: Science and Social Studies)

THE SHOCKING TRUTH - Grades 4-8
Live –action video teaches preteens how to spot danger fast and avoid injury. Two enterprising students studying the nature of electricity make learning safety skills enjoyable. They learn about conductors and insulators, grounding, why birds can sit on an electrical wires, what happens to a person who receives an electrical shock and what to do in case of a downed wire. Students learn the dangers of touching electricity from a high wire, a pad-mount transformer and inside a substation. (19 minutes; Culver Company; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY AT HOME AND WORK - Grades 9-12 and Adults
Shows teens and adults how to stay accident-free around electricity. TV personalities show viewers how to prevent electrical accidents as they demonstrate the right ways to perform common activities around the house, in a home workshop, and on the job. Some safety measures discussed include overloading extension cords, frayed cords, and the danger of vacuuming your car after you wash it, underground lines, kites, metallic balloons and ladders touching power lines. Other safety features discussed are grounded plugs, GFCI’s, taking care of your tools and their cords, how to be prepared in case of an electrical fire and what to do in case of a downed power line. (17 minutes; Culver Company; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

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ALL ABOUT LIGHT - Grades K-4
Kids are on a journey to answer questions like: “Why does light shine through some things and not others” and “Why can we see our reflections in water but not in rocks?” They learn how light travels in waves and how those waves behave. (23 minutes; Schlessinger Media; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

THE MAGIC OF MAGNETISM - Grades K-4
This video explores why a magnet sticks to metal but not plastic. With the help of a magician, students learn all about magnetism. They discover what a magnet is, the properties of magnets, magnetic fields, and types of objects that are attracted to magnets. Information is good to use with a magnetic experiment kit. Students learn what magnets are used for and in which simple machines they are found. (14 minutes; School Media; Subject Areas: Science)

ELECTRICITY: A FIRST LOOK - Grades 2-6
A live-action program provides students with an overview of the basic principles of electricity. Covers static and current electricity, circuits, switches, conductors and insulators, the ways in which people use electricity, the ways it can be produced, and the importance of using electricity safely. The video looks at the dangers of electricity and offers tips on how to use electricity safely. Some experiments include comb and balloon; battery and light bulb. (17 minutes; Discovery Education; Subject Areas: Industrial Education, Science, Social Studies)

GETTING TO KNOW ENERGY - Grades 3-6
Children camping learn about the many different types of energy and how energy can change form. Vivid examples illustrate how potential energy and kinetic energy are defined, and how one form of energy can change into another. Discover that energy never goes away, that it can only be transferred from one form to another. Teacher’s guide is available. (21 minutes; School Media; Subject Areas: Science)

GETTING TO KNOW ELECTRICITY - Grades 3-6
Learn about electricity when Ben Franklin leaps out of the pages to help a student with his homework. Ben explains concepts such as lightning, static electricity, simple, series and parallel circuits. Discover the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Various static electric experiments include using balloon, wool, paper and watching water bend. Teacher’s guide is available. (15 minutes; School Media; Subject Areas: Science)

BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY - ELECTRICITY: SAFETY SMART SCIENCE - Grades 4-8
WINNER - Parents' Choice Award. Go on location with Bill Nye at Underwriters Laboratories as he explains the science, power and danger of electricity in a very entertaining way. What is electricity? How does it move through a cord? Why don't orange juice and electrical "juice" mix? Demonstrations of overloading outlets, yanking on cords and using water as a conductor reveal why being Safety Smart is easy, and perhaps life-saving. Experiments include watching the flow of electricity with conductors and insulators and short circuiting wires. (25 minutes; Disney Educational Products; Subject Areas: Science and Social Studies)

BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY - ENERGY - Grades 4-9
In this high-energy video, students find the answers to the following questions: What is the job of energy? What kind of energy does water have if it has just been moved or is moving? Can potential energy be converted to kinetic energy? Experiment includes making a volcano with water, vinegar and baking soda. (23 minutes; Disney Education Productions; Subject Areas: Science)

BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY - ELECTRICAL CURRENT - Grades 4-9
In this high-energy video, students discover what electricity is, what an electrical circuit is and what electrons are. Experiment includes making a complete circuit. (23 minutes; Disney Education Productions; Subject Areas: Science)

BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY - ELECTRICITY: STATIC ELECTRICITY - Grades 4-9
This action-packed video features static electricity, what causes it and what electrons are. Experiments include an electrified comb; bending water; and things a balloon can move without touching them. (23 minutes; Disney Education Productions; Subject Areas: Science)

BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY - ELECTRICITY: THE SUN - Grades 4 +
In The Sun, Bill sheds light on solar flares, eclipses, sunspots, fusion and solar energy. He visits an enormous solar power farm outside Sacramento, CA, to demonstrate how the sun is the source of energy for all living things on Earth. (26 minutes; Disney Education Productions; Subject Areas: Science)

ELECTRICITY: PHYSICAL SCIENCE IN ACTION - Grades 5-8
Students will learn about positive and negative charges, the flow of electrical current and open/closed circuits, fun and engaging demonstration and graphics are used to help students visualize the idea that electricity is really the flow of free electrons. Key terms include voltage, amps and ohms. Learn about the roles of conductors and insulators in powering our world. (23 minutes; Schlessinger Media; Subject Areas: Science)

WE DELIVER ELECTRICITY - Grades 5-12
Take a tour inside Hawaiian Electric’s Waiau power plant. The video also uses animation to show how oil is burned to generate electricity. The economics of running a power plant is also covered. (12 minutes, Hawaiian Electric Company; 1988, Subject Areas: Industrial Education, Science, Social Studies)

POWERING THE BIG ISLAND - Grades 5-12 and Adults
When learning about renewable energy in Hawaii, the Big Island of Hawaii is the perfect place to study. Hawaiian Electric Company developed this video explaining how electricity is generated and distributed at Hawaiian Electric Light Company on the Big Island and depicts alternate energy sources being used like water (hydro plant), ocean, geothermal, wind, sun and biofuels. (14 minutes, Hawaiian Electric, Subject Areas: Industrial Education, Science, Social Studies)

HAWAII'S ELECTRIC CENTURY - Grades 5-12 and Adults
Locally produced video details the development of electrical use on Oahu and is shown in context of Hawaii's social, economic, and political history during the 19th century. The 1991 documentary has rich historical footage telling the story of electricity from King Kalakaua’s introduction of it at the palace, to downtown Honolulu and then the creation of the suburbs following the power lines. Other significant Oahu milestones include the importance of the transpacific telegraph cable, short wave radios, and homes replacing iceboxes with refrigerators and electric trolley cars with automobiles. Also depicts the devastation of Pearl Harbor to Oahu’s construction boom in the last half of the century. (10 minute or 28 minute version; Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies, History)

BIG ISLAND - AN ELECTRIC CENTURY - Grades 5-12 and Adults
Produced to celebrate a century of service in 1994, this video chronicles Hawaii Electric Light Company’s story of electricity from a small ice plant and modest 500-light generator in Hilo to a major provider on the island of Hawaii. The documentary begins with the story of the first electricity users, a boarding school who wanted a few lights for the students to study at night. Besides it’s link with electricity, the video provides an overview of the history of the island, depicting the sugar cane plantations, to coffee plantations, the creation of water ditches and irrigation systems and takes viewers through the island’s part in World War II, the tsunami devastation, and the construction boom of the 60’s and beyond. (30 minutes, Hawaiian Electric Light Company; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies, History)

SOLAR ENERGY - Grades 7-12
This video demonstrates the power of the sun for heat and electricity. Covers capturing, transferring, and storing solar energy and using solar energy to heat and cool our homes, provide transportation and make electricity. View solar power plants in Texas and Mojave Desert, photovoltaics on homes, solar thermal power plants, and solar cells on the Hubble; plus solar ovens and solar vehicles. Format allows for classroom discussion. (18 minutes; TMW Media Group; Subject Areas: Science)

HAWAII'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE - Grades 8-12 and Adults
Created by Hawaiian Electric Company to explain how the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative will affect the lives of the today’s students and their future; how they can take responsibility to help achieve the goal of 40% renewable energy by 2030. DVD provides information on the basics of electricity, including the generation and distribution of electricity; and delves into the different renewables on the island. Extra chapters go into detail about how different renewable resources work. (13 minutes; Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ENERGY - UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE - Grades 9-12
Energy is a video that defines and describes five types of energy. Dr Science thoroughly explains heat energy, how it moves, what substances conduct heat energy, and its relationship to temperature. The video also details wave and electromagnetic energy. Experiments are demonstrated to reinforce information. (22 minutes; Tell Me Why Sales Company; Subject Areas: Science)

ELECTRICITY: THE INVISIBLE RIVER OF ENERGY - Grades 9-12
The modern world is based on the flow of electrical energy. Topics in this video include static and current electricity; parallel series and complex circuits and the definition of volts, ohms, amperes; watts, insulators and conductors. The relationship between magnetism and electricity; how electricity is generated; how electricity is turned into mechanical energy by electric motors and how fuses and circuit breakers protect us from the hazards of overloading circuits. Teacher’s guide is available. (22 minutes; Great Pacific Media; Subject Areas: Science)

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THE MAGIC OF MAGNETISM - Grades K-4
This video explores why a magnet sticks to metal but not plastic. With the help of a magician, students learn all about magnetism. They discover what a magnet is, the properties of magnets, magnetic fields, and types of objects that are attracted to magnets. Information is good to use with a magnetic experiment kit. Students learn what magnets are used for and in which simple machines they are found. (14 minutes; School Media; Subject Areas: Science)

ELECTRICITY: A FIRST LOOK - Grades 2-6
A live-action program provides students with an overview of the basic principles of electricity. Covers static and current electricity, circuits, switches, conductors and insulators, the ways in which people use electricity, the ways it can be produced, renewable energy and the importance of using electricity safely. The video looks at the dangers of electricity and offers tips on how to use electricity safely. Some experiments include comb and balloon; battery and light bulb, how to make an electrical current and using conductors and insulators. (17 minutes; Discovery Education; Subject Areas: Industrial Education, Science, Social Studies)

GETTING TO KNOW ELECTRICITY - Grades 3-6
Learn about electricity when Ben Franklin leaps out of the pages to help a student with his homework. Ben explains concepts such as lightning, static electricity, simple, series and parallel circuits. Discover the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Various static electric experiments include using balloon, wool, paper and watching water bend. Teacher’s guide is available. (15 minutes; School Media; Subject Areas: Science)

BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY - ELECTRICITY: SAFETY SMART SCIENCE - Grades 4-8
WINNER - Parents' Choice Award. Go on location with Bill Nye at Underwriters Laboratories as he explains the science, power and danger of electricity in a very entertaining way. What is electricity? How does it move through a cord? Why don't orange juice and electrical "juice" mix? Demonstrations of overloading outlets, yanking on cords and using water as a conductor reveal why being Safety Smart is easy, and perhaps life-saving. Experiments include watching the flow of electricity with conductors and insulators and short circuiting wires. (25 minutes; Disney Educational Products; Subject Areas: Science and Social Studies)

BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY - ENERGY - Grades 4-9
In this high-energy video, students find the answers to the following questions: What is the job of energy? What kind of energy does water have if it has just been moved or is moving? Can potential energy be converted to kinetic energy? Experiment includes making a volcano with water, vinegar and baking soda. (23 minutes; Disney Education Productions; Subject Areas: Science)

BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY - ELECTRICAL CURRENT - Grades 4-9
In this high-energy video, students discover what electricity is, what an electrical circuit is and what electrons are. Experiment includes making a complete circuit. (23 minutes; Disney Education Productions; Subject Areas: Science)

BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY - STATIC ELECTRICITY - Grades 4-9
This action-packed video features static electricity, what causes it and what electrons are. Experiments include an electrified comb; bending water; and things a balloon can move without touching them. (23 minutes; Disney Education Productions; Subject Areas: Science)

ENERGY RESOURCES: USE & CONVERSATION - Grades 5-8
Students learn we can harvest the power of nature from a variety of sources all around us; the sun, wind and water, the atom, energy stored in fossil fuels and the very heat of the planet itself. Discover what life was like before people learned to harness electrical energy and how energy-rich fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas helped fire the Industrial Revolution. Learn why these energy resources are non-renewable. Experiment includes creating a solar-powered oven. (23 minutes; Schlessinger Media; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

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THOMAS EDISON - ANIMATED HERO CLASSICS - Grades 1-4
Thomas Edison opens up the laboratory of America’s most celebrated inventor and invites you to explore its secrets. This fast-paced, bird’s eye view of Edison’s legendary career takes you behind the scenes to reveal the daily discoveries with “the Wizard of Menlo Park.” Sprinkled with humor and packed with little-known details about the search for a working electric light bulb, this story will help you see for yourself why Edison quipped, “Genius is about one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” (30 minutes; NEST Family Entertainment; Subject Areas: Science, History)

THOMAS EDISON - INVENTORS OF THE WORLD - Grades 4-8
In Thomas Edison, students will learn not only about the development of his breakthrough ideas – including electric lighting, the phonograph and the movie camera – but also about what drove this incredible man to develop such wondrous ideas. In addition to his amazing inventions, Edison is also credited with establishing the first true research lab, a virtual “invention factory”. Thomas Edison is recognized as America’s greatest inventor, and his ingenuity, hard work and perseverance changed the world forever! (23 minutes; Schlessinger Media; Subject Areas: Science, History)

THE BOYHOOD OF THOMAS EDISON - Grades 5-8
Filmed on location at Edison's boyhood home in Milan, Ohio, and in his famous Michigan laboratory, this video dramatizes several of his boyhood incidents. Quotations from his own writings emphasize his curiosity, persistence, ingenuity, and ability to learn through observation - qualities which later helped him change the world. (14 minutes, Coronet; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

HAWAII'S ELECTRIC CENTURY - Grades 5-12 and Adults
Locally produced video details the development of electrical use on Oahu and is shown in context of Hawaii's social, economic, and political history during the 19th century. The 1991 documentary has rich historical footage telling the story of electricity from King Kalakaua’s introduction of it at the palace, to downtown Honolulu and the formation of the suburbs following the power lines. Other significant Oahu milestones include the importance of the transpacific telegraph cable, short wave radios, and homes replacing iceboxes with refrigerators; the introduction of automobiles to the devastation of Pearl Harbor to Oahu’s construction boom in the last half of the century. (10 minutes, Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies, History)

BIG ISLAND - AN ELECTRIC CENTURY - Grades 5-12 and Adults
Produced to celebrate a century of service in 1994, this video chronicles Hawaii Electric Light Company’s story of electricity from a small ice plant and modest 500-light generator in Hilo to a major provider on the island of Hawaii. The documentary begins with the story of the first electricity users, a boarding school who wanted a few lights for the students to study at night. Besides it’s link with electricity, the video provides an overview of the history of the island, depicting the sugar cane plantations, to coffee plantations, the creation of water ditches and irrigation systems and takes viewers through the island’s part in World War II, the tsunami devastation, and the construction boom of the 60’s and beyond. (30 minutes, Hawaiian Electric Light Company; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies, History)

BEN FRANKLIN TECH - Grades 9-Adult
The oldest and wisest of America’s Founding Fathers, he is perhaps most famous as a man of wit and words. Yet Ben Franklin was also one of history’s greatest scientists. From the humble Pennsylvania stove to the spectacular lighting rod, Franklin was perennially concerned with putting science principles to practical use. This video examines the ingenuity and imagination of his numerous inventions, including his anti-counterfeiting techniques, his musical instrument and the world’s first bifocal eyeglasses. Historians explore how Franklin’s inventive genius also extended to larger institutions as seen in such concepts as the volunteer fire department, Daylight Savings Time and America’s first lending library. (47 minutes; A&E Television Network; Subject Areas: Science, History)

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ECOSYSTEMS & THE ENVIRONMENT - Grades 2-5
This video answers questions children ask about ecosystems and the environment; about the different ecosystems (forests, ocean, deserts, grasslands, etc) and how they work. There is also discussion on green house gases, global warming, how it affects the ecosystems, and the benefits of alternative and renewable energy. (30 minutes, TMW Media Group, Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

TIMON AND PUMBAA - SAFETY SMART GOES GREEN - Grades 4-8
When Timon and Pumbaa discover that their favorite vacation spot has been harmed by pollution, they learn how to be “Safety Smart” about the environment. Setting off with their check list, they identify several things they can do to help make sure the land, water and air around them is clean and safe. They learn to reduce, reuse and recycle and how to conserve electricity. (25 minutes; Disney Educational; Subject Areas: Science)

HAWAII'S CLIMATE CRISIS - Grades 4-12 and Adults
A one-hour documentary by Teddertown Production focuses on how Hawaii will be affected by climate change and the solutions the island state has to remain sustainable. Supported by the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum and Hawaiian Electric Company, this program was the first of its kind to take the global issue of climate change and focus on a specific area. Originally aired 2008 KGMB Channel 9. (60 minutes; Teddertown Production; Subject Areas, Science; Social Studies)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: GREEN ENERGY - Grades 5-12
Discover what green energy is, and learn about its potential to meet our energy needs in an ongoing, sustainable way. Green energy includes solar power, wind turbines, biomass fuels and much more. Some forms of green energy are more suited to certain locations than others. Observe how geothermal energy helps to power much of Iceland and see elements of green energy, sustainable design and conservation in action at the headquarters of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Maryland. From the choices and efforts of an individual to that of an entire city, rethinking where we get our energy and how we use it is important to ensuring that energy needs of future generations will be met. (23 minutes; Schlessinger Media; Subject Areas: Science)

POWERING THE BIG ISLAND - Grades 5-12 and Adults
When learning about renewable energy in Hawaii, the Big Island of Hawaii is the perfect place to study. Hawaiian Electric developed this video explaining how electricity is generated and distributed on the Big Island and depicts alternate energy sources being used like water (hydro plant), ocean, geothermal, wind, sun and biofuels. (14 minutes, Hawaiian Electric, Subject Areas: Industrial Education, Science, Social Studies)

GOING GREEN - Grades 7-12
Using humor and down-to-earth examples, GOINGGREEN answers, What can I personally do to help solve the environmental problems facing us today? A facilitated group of middle-school kids see first-hand some simple, inexpensive ways to become more earth-friendly. The children discover sun pipes that light up a room without electricity, toxic household products, and compost for the organic garden, and get to know what a gray water system is. (24 minutes; GoinGGreen Productions; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

WIND MACHINES: POWER FROM THE WIND - Grades 7-12 and Adults
This documentary presents the story and technology of windmills, from 600 A.D. to modern day wind turbines. The history of human use of the wind is also captured in the program. Viewers will see several old wind machines that continue to work today and witness the building of a large wind turbine, with views from the ground to the top. Winner of 2006 Telly Award. (45 minutes; American Wind Power Center; Subject Areas: History, Science, Social Studies)

HAWAII'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE - Grades 8-12 and Adul
Created by Hawaiian Electric to explain how the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative will affect the lives of the today’s students and their future; how they can take responsibility to help achieve the goal of 40% renewable energy by 2030. DVD provides information on the basics of electricity, including the generation and distribution of electricity; and delves into the different renewables on the island. Extra chapters go into detail about how different renewable resources work. (13 minutes; Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

BILL NYE: GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE - Grades 9-12
In Global Climate Change, viewers will explore the science behind important and sometimes controversial issues. Find out how scientists measure climate change, see how carbon dioxide affects the temperature of Earth's atmosphere, and hear about the role of fossil fuels. It's all part of Bill Nye's in-depth look at the possible causes of global warming. Contains an informative segment on the industrial revolution. (23 minutes; Disney Educational Productions; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ENERGY CROSSROADS: A BURNING NEED TO CHANGE COURSE - Grades 9-12 and Adults
The problems of global warming and resource depletion are discussed in this documentary. Experts note that renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, and conservation will be the key factors in avoiding an energy crisis. (54 minutes; MW Energy Solutions; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ENERGY ON EARTH - Grades 9-12
Students will learn the basic laws of energy flow, the importance of energy supplies for industrial civilizations and the options for the 21st century in this live-action, educational program. The film focuses on the importance of researching alternative energy sources, such as solar and nuclear power. There are guided questions and quiz. (24 minutes; Hawkhill; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

GLOBAL WARMING: YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE - Grades 9-12
Increased use of Earth's resources and consumer goods has led to increased levels of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere. This program discusses what action should be taken, and then addresses the question of what everyone can do to reduce the use of nonrenewable energy sources. It discusses the importance of energy efficient appliances, CFL light bulbs and electric vehicles. (27 minutes; Video Education America; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

POWER SHIFT - Grades 9-12 and Adults
Hosted by actress Cameron Diaz and as seen on PBS, this informative program explores how energy affects everyday lives. Viewers learn about the abundant possibilities of clean, renewable energy and the steps to take in order to think globally and act locally. Viewers visit a California wind farm to trace the route of electrical energy as it travels to homes and communities. Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu (26 minutes; Power Shift; Subject Science, Social Studies)

SOLAR ENERGY: SAVED BY THE SUN - Grades 9-12 and Adults
This NOVA program attempts to answer the question: Can solar power help save the Earth from the ravages of global warming? Experts discuss new ways to make solar power more efficient and affordable in the wake of rising oil prices. Scientists, economists and ordinary citizens all push the envelope of solar power's potential in an effort to save the environment. Features: Access to the NOVA Web site, Printable Materials for Educators (56 minutes; WGBH Boston Video; Science, Social Studies)

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KNOW WHAT? LEARN ABOUT CAREERS - Grades 1-3
Students learn about the wide world of career opportunities open to them and the skills required for various careers. This interactive booklet links the child’s interest with their areas of strength. Includes a family activity page to promote family discussion of the issue. (12 pp., Channing L Bete Co.; Subject Areas: Career, Guidance, Social Studies)

WHO KNEW? THE CAREERS ISSUE - Grades 4-6
An interactive workbook for pre-teens that opens the door to a world of fulfilling careers and job opportunities. Fun-to-do exercises helps them assess their interest and strengths, identify goals, and discover career paths. 12pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Career, Guidance, Social Studies)

CAREERS IN THE ELECTRIC INDUSTRY - Grades 7-12
Makes students aware of the variety of job opportunities available in the electric utility industry. A description of entry level, technical, and management positions are provided. (8 pp., Channing L Bete Co.; Subject Areas: Career & Technology Education, Guidance, Math, Science; Social Studies)

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GETTING A JOB - Grades 9-12
This booklet provides students with information on how to evaluate their skills and interests, search for a job, prepare a résumé and job application, and make a good impression during an interview. (16 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Career & Technology Education, Guidance, Math, Science, Social Studies)

ON ENERGY CAREERS - Grades 9-12
Interactive workbook provides explanations of the different types of energy sources (traditional and renewable) and career opportunities in each energy source (like hydro, geothermal, biomass wind and solar power). Checklists help identify student interests and worksheets allow them to discover how if a career in the energy industry is right for them. (24 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Career & Technology Education, Guidance, Science, Social Studies)

JOB SKILLS FOR A GREEN WORKFORCE - Grades 10-adult
Discover promising jobs emerging in a new, green economy. This handbook provides concise explanations of the problems facing our current environment and economy and tells how the green economy can help solve them. Also describes a variety of green jobs and industries including solar energy, wind energy, green building, biofuels resource management and green transportation. Worksheets pinpoint areas of interest create a job-skills inventory and assesses career goals. (32 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Career & Technology Education, Guidance, Science, Social Studies)

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MY BOOK ABOUT SAVING ENERGY - Grades K-1
A coloring and activity booklet filled with practical suggestions of what students can do to save energy. For example, they are encouraged to turn off the lights and TV when not in use. (16 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Art, Science, Social Studies)

ELECTRICITY IN HAWAII - Grades 1-2
Young students learn the basics of electricity like what items use electricity, what sources make electricity (including renewable energy sources) in a colorful workbook containing charts, crossword puzzles and matching exercises. Subjects also include electrical safety and energy conservation. (8 pp., Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas, Science, Math)

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY - Grades 2-4
A coloring and activity book that teaches young children the concept of using energy wisely. Activities reinforce basic energy conservation tips they can practice at home with other family members. It also discusses what energy is, where it comes from and what would happen if there wasn’t enough energy. (16 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORLD - Grades 4-6
Teaches energy related science concepts and energy saving tips. Information includes energy sources and transformations, electrical distribution, electrical circuits (with experiment), reducing greenhouse gases (with experiment); the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources, takes a look at typical energy consumption in a home, what energy efficiency is and reducing energy use. Includes a home energy check list to get parents involved too. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ENERGY CONSERVATION IN HAWAII'S HOMES - Grades 4-6
This activity book engages children with lessons in energy, why we need to save it and how to conserve. This book was written especially for Hawaii students grades 4 through 6. Our children will be the stewards of the aina in the next generation and in this booklet, they will learn that every little bit of energy conservation at home will help. (16pp., Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

101 WAYS TO SAVE - Grades 5-12 and Adults
Learn 101 ways for families to reduce electrical usage at home. This booklet can be viewed electronically at HECO.com. (12pp., Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Family and Consumer Science, Science.)

EFFICIENCY OF ELECTRIC APPLIANCES - Grades 6-12
This activity booklet helps students link energy conservation measures to cost savings. Students learn what energy efficiency means. They project the savings gained by switching from incandescent light bulbs to CFL light bulbs, they determine the efficiency of a hotplate, and analyze an Energy Guide label. A teacher's guide is included. (8 pp., Enterprise for Education, Inc.; Subject Areas: Career & Technology Education, Math, Science)

POWER TO SAVE - Grades 6-12 and Adults
An energy conservation guide for your home. Become aware of your current energy usage and how everyone in your home can help reduce your use. Learn how much appliances cost to operate, how to read an energy guide and how to read your electric bill. (16 pp., Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas, Family and Consumer Science, Science, Social Studies)

ENERGY TIPS & CHOICES - Grades 7-12 and Adults
A complete guide to an energy efficient home, this booklet offers tips on the efficient use and care of electrical appliances. It also suggests practical ways to keep energy consumption and costs down. Contains an Energy Use Guide depicting the most popular household appliances, their energy use and electrical cost to operate. This book can be viewed electronically at HECO.com. (76 pp., Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Family & Consumer Science, Mathematics, Science)

ENERGY IN YOUR HOME - USE IT WISELY - Grades 10-12 and Adults
Discusses the best ways to heat and cool a home, how to minimize water heating expenses and what to consider when purchasing and using household appliances. (16 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

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101 WAYS TO SAVE - Grades 5-12 and Adults
Learn 101 ways for families to reduce electrical usage at home. This booklet can be viewed electronically at HECO.com. (12pp., Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Family and Consumer Science, Science.)

EFFICIENCY OF ELECTRIC APPLICANCES - Grades 6-12
This activity booklet helps students link energy conservation measures to cost savings. Students learn what energy efficiency means. They project the savings gained by switching from incandescent light bulbs to CFL light bulbs, they determine the efficiency of a hotplate, and analyze an Energy Guide label. A teacher's guide is included. (8 pp., Enterprise for Education, Inc.; Subject Areas: Career & Technology Education, Math, Science)

POWER TO SAVE - Grades 6-12 and Adults
An energy conservation guide for your home. Become aware of your current energy usage and how everyone in your home can help reduce your use. Learn how much appliances cost to operate, how to read an energy guide and how to read your electric bill. (16 pp., Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas, Family and Consumer Science, Science, Social Studies)

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MY BOOK ABOUT STAYING SAFE AROUND ELECTRICITY - Grades K-1
A coloring and activities booklet to help students gain a healthy respect for the awesome power of electricity. It shows them how to avoid potentially dangerous situations and stay safe indoors and out. (16 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Art, Science, Social Studies)

ELECTRICITY IN HAWAII - Grades 1-2
Young students learn the basics of electricity like what items use electricity, what sources make electricity (including renewable energy sources) in a colorful workbook containing charts, crossword puzzles and matching exercises. Subjects also include electrical safety and energy conservation. (8pp., Hawaiian Electric Company; Subject Areas: Science, Math)

KNOW WHAT? WE KNOW ABOUT ELECTRICAL SAFETY - Grades 2-4
Teaches children how to use electricity safely, both in the home and outdoors. Fun activities encourage readers to learn how to use electric toys and appliances safely and what to do (and what not to do) in an emergency. (Requires more reading than Electrical Safety and You). (12 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND YOU - Grades 2-4
This coloring book explains what electricity is, how it works inside the house, and how to use it safely. Home safety, safe use of appliances, and precautionary tips for playing safe outside are included. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Career & Technology Education, Guidance, Science, Social Studies)

EXPERIMENTS TO EXPLORE ELECTRICITY - UNDERSTANDING ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY - Grades 3-6
Learn the basics of electricity and electrical safety with fun activities, and conduct engaging, hands-on experiments that help explain how electricity works. Experiments include completing a circuit with a battery and light bulb, making a simple switch, identifying conductors and insulators and discovering why short circuits get hot. (16 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY WORLD - Grades 4-6
This booklet covers not only the basics of electricity and safety, but renewable resources, the flow of electricity (with experiment), discusses insulators and conductors, and also includes a real-life testimonial on electrical safety. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

WHO KNEW? THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY ISSUE - Grades 4-6
This workbook uses word games, mazes, a role-playing scene, a board game, and more to help youths understand that electricity can help us in a lot of ways, but that we also have to be careful around it too. Explains how electricity travels from a power plant to one's home, provides key indoor and outdoor electrical safety tips, and includes activities for children and parents to do together. (12pp.; Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

PATHS FOR ELECTRICITY - Grades 4-8
Learn about energy and electricity in easy-to-understand descriptions and illustrations. Following the path of electricity allows the reader to comprehend the need for safety around electricity. This booklet contains experiments for creating a circuit, making short circuits, testing conductors and insulators and testing the conductivity of salt water. (16 pp.; Enterprise for Education; Subject Areas Science, Social Studies)

IT'S A WIRED WORLD: EXPERIMENTS IN ELECTRICAL SAFETY - Grades 5-8
An activity book covers the basics of electricity, paths to the ground and circuits with team-based experiments and a home safety check list that can involve parents. Experiments include discovering conductors and insulators with fruit, a light bulb and a battery; discovering if salt water is a conductor; making a transmission and distribution network, constructing a switch; do electrical math with watts, volts and amps; and get ideas for creating a skit. Many electrical safety lessons include subjects such as electrical shock, burns, fire, and what to do when power lines are on the ground. There is also a diagram depicting the distribution of electricity; how it travels from the power plant to the home. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies, Mathematics)

SCIENCE AND SAFETY OF ELECTRICITY - Grades 6-8
Readers will learn how electricity is a form of energy, what a circuit is, what resistance is, and how to save electricity. Experiments on static electricity, resistance and testing conductivity. Includes electrical safety topics featuring real testimonial stories about people who learned their lessons about the dangers of electricity. It also explains why birds can sit on the power lines and what a ground fault is. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY - Grades 6-12 and Adults
Brochure informs readers to take precautions and avoid electrical accidents at home, provides tips on outdoor electrical safety, what to do in case of an electrical fire or if someone is shocked by electricity. (Brochure, Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas:, Science, Social Studies)

OUTDOOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND YOU - Grades 7-12 and Adults
This booklet begins with important facts about electricity and then gives tips about working safely around the home with electricity. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Career & Technology Education, Guidance, Science, Social Studies)

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ELECTRICITY IN HAWAII - Grades 1-2
Young students learn the basics of electricity like what items use electricity, what sources make electricity (including renewable energy sources) in a colorful workbook containing charts, crossword puzzles and matching exercises. Subjects also include electrical safety and energy conservation. (8pp., Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Science, Math)

MY BOOK ABOUT MAKING AND USING ELECTRICITY - Grades 1-2
Simple and direct coloring book shows students how electricity is generated and how it serves us at home and school. Shows differences in electrical lines, and what a meter is used for. (12 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ABOUT ELECTRICITY - Grades 2-4
Children discover where electricity comes from, how it is used and how it finds its way to the home. Emphasizes the need for safety around electricity and covers conservation. Pictures and puzzles make learning fun! (12pp., Channing Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ELECTRICITY WORKS FOR US - Grades 2-4
Colorfully illustrated booklet with activities teaches students about what items use electricity, how to conserve electricity and what renewable energy is. Fill-in-the-blank game introduces the reader to the history of electricity. Safety messages include kite flying, metallic balloons, not playing on pad-mount transformers and what trees should never be played on. (6 pp., Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies, History)

ELECTRICITY FLYER BY HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC - Grades 3-12
Easy to understand artwork explains how electricity is made and distributed. Artwork also depicts the various types of renewable energy. (2 pp., Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Science)

EXPERIMENTS TO EXPLORE ELECTRICITY - UNDERSTANDING ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY - Grades 3-6
Learn the basics of electricity and electrical safety with fun activities, and conduct engaging, hands-on experiments that help explain how electricity works. Experiments include completing a circuit with a battery and light bulb, making a simple switch, identifying conductors and insulators and discovering why short circuits get hot. (16 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY WORLD - Grades 4-6
This booklet covers not only the basics of electricity and safety, but renewable resources, the flow of electricity (with experiment), discusses insulators and conductors, and also includes a real-life testimonial on electrical safety. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Career & Technology Education, Guidance, Science, Social Studies)

YOUR RENEWABLE ENERGY WORLD - Grades 4-6
Help kids become smart energy users who "get" how our energy choices affect climate change and natural resources. Using this activity book, kids will discover why fossil fuels can no longer serve all our energy needs; explore renewable energy resources (solar, wind, hydro, ocean, biomass, geothermal); investigate the advantages and challenges of these renewable resources; build their energy vocabulary; and learn how to save energy at home. (16 PP., Culver Company, Inc; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

WHO KNEW? THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY ISSUE - Grades 4-6
This workbook uses word games, mazes, a role-playing scene, a board game, and more to help youths understand that electricity can help us in a lot of ways, but that we also have to be careful around it too. Explains how electricity travels from a power plant to one's home, provides key indoor and outdoor electrical safety tips, and includes activities for children and parents to do together. (12pp.; Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONS - Grades 5-8
Readers will learn that there are many kinds of energy and how energy can be converted from one form to another. It also shows how to make a light bulb and build an electric motor. A teacher's guide is included. (8 pp., Enterprise for Education, Inc.; Subject Areas: Industrial Education, Science, Social Studies)

IT'S A WIRED WORLD: EXPERIMENTS IN ELECTRICAL SAFETY - Grades 5-8
An activity book covers the basics of electricity, paths to the ground, circuits and with team-based experiments and a home safety check list that can involve parents. Experiments include discovering conductors and insulators with fruit, a light bulb and a battery; discovering if salt water is a conductor; making a transmission and distribution network, create a switch; do electrical math with watts, volts and amps; and get ideas for creating a skit. Many electrical safety lessons include subjects such as electrical shock, burns, fire, and what to do when power lines are on the ground (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies, Mathematics)

SCIENCE AND SAFETY OF ELECTRICITY - Grades 6-8
Readers will learn how electricity is a form of energy, what a circuit is, what resistance is, and how to save electricity. Experiments on static electricity, resistance and testing conductivity. Includes electrical safety topics featuring real testimonial stories about people who learned their lessons about the dangers of electricity. It also explains why birds can sit on the power lines and what a ground fault is. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

WHAT'S UP WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES - Grades 7-10
An energetic workbook teaches teens about renewable energy sources and why they're so important! Explains the benefits and challenges associated with several different renewable energy sources, including solar energy, wind energy, biomass, hydropower, and geothermal energy. Includes a quiz about energy conservation, and an energy-saver challenge to drive home the point that no matter what type of energy you use, it's important to do so wisely! (24pp.; Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

SOURCES OF ELECTRICITY - Grades 7-12
This booklet reviews where energy sources are found, how it is converted to electricity, and its impact on the environment. Material covers petroleum, coal, natural gas, hydropower, nuclear, biomass, wind, solar and geothermal. A teacher's guide is included. (16 pp., Enterprise for Education, Inc.; Subject Area: Industrial Education, Science, Social Studies)

THE ABC'S OF ELECTRICITY - Grades 7-12 and Adults
This booklet provides basic information about electricity and how a power plant generates and delivers electricity to its customers. The material touches on electricity and the environment, new technologies, and electrical safety. (16 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

DEMAND FOR ELECTRICITY - Grades 7-12
In this work booklet, students are introduced to amps, volts, and watts, and reading an electric meter. They also analyze patterns of electrical consumption, collect data, and design graphs. A teacher's guide is included. (16 pp., Enterprise for Education, Inc.; Subject Areas: Career & Technology Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies)

LET'S EXPLORE ENERGY - Grades 7-12
A supplemental activity book containing written games for students currently studying energy. Subjects of activities include the different types of energy, their importance, the history of energy, renewable energy and transportation. (16pp.; Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ON RENEWABLE ENERGY - Grades 10-12
Learn about renewable energy sources and why they're so important! Explains the technology, the location, the benefits & challenges and future outlook associated with several different renewable energy sources, including solar energy, wind energy, biomass, hydropower, and geothermal energy. (24pp.; Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

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EXPERIMENTS TO EXPLORE ELECTRICITY - Understanding Electricity and Electrical Safety - Grades 3-6
Learn the basics of electricity and electrical safety with fun activities, and conduct engaging, hands-on experiments that help explain how electricity works. Experiments include completing a circuit with a battery and light bulb, making a simple switch, identifying conductors and insulators and discovering why short circuits get hot. (16 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY WORLD - Grades 4-6
This booklet covers not only the basics of electricity and safety, but renewable resources, the flow of electricity (with experiment), discusses insulators and conductors, and also includes a real-life testimonial on electrical safety. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ENERGY CONSERVATION IN HAWAII'S HOMES - Grades 4-6
This activity book engages children with lessons in energy, why we need to save it and how to conserve. This book was written especially for Hawaii students grades 4 through 6. Our children will be the stewards of the aina in the next generation and in this booklet, they will learn that every little bit of energy conservation at home will help. Includes an experiment to test how much water flows through the students’ showerheads at home. (16pp., Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORLD - Grades 4-6
Teaches energy related science concepts and energy saving tips. Information includes energy sources and transformations, electrical distribution, electrical circuits (with experiment), reducing greenhouse gases (with experiment); the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources, takes a look at typical energy consumption in a home, what energy efficiency is and reducing energy use. Includes a home energy check list to get parents involved too. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

EXPERIMENTS WITH ELECTRICITY - Grades 4-6
An activity book featuring eight simple electrical experiments with instructions on how to produce static electricity, make an electromagnet, a circuit, a switch, a wet cell battery with fruit, and an electric motor. It also provides some electrical safety tips. (16 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Industrial Education, Science)

PATHS FOR ELECTRICITY - Grades 4-8
Learn about energy and electricity in easy-to-understand descriptions and illustrations. Following the path of electricity allows the reader to comprehend the need for safety around electricity. This booklet contains experiments for creating a circuit, making short circuits, testing conductors and insulators and testing the conductivity of salt water. (16 pp.; Enterprise for Education; Subject Areas Science, Social Studies)

IT'S A WIRED WORLD: EXPERIMENTS IN ELECTRICAL SAFETY - Grades 5-8
An activity book covers the basics of electricity, paths to the ground, circuits and with team-based experiments and a home safety check list that can involve parents. Experiments include discovering conductors and insulators with fruit, a light bulb and a battery; discovering if salt water is a conductor; making a transmission and distribution network, create a switch; do electrical math with watts, volts and amps; and get ideas for creating a skit. Many electrical safety lessons include subjects such as electrical shock, burns, fire, and what to do when power lines are on the ground. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies, Mathematics)

ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONS - Grades 5-8
Readers will learn that there are many kinds of energy and how energy can be converted from one form to another. It also shows how to make a light bulb and build an electric motor. A teacher's guide is included. (8 pp., Enterprise for Education, Inc.; Subject Areas: Industrial Education, Science, Social Studies)

SCIENCE AND SAFETY ELECTRICITY - Grades 6-8
Readers will learn how electricity is a form of energy, what a circuit is, what resistance is, and how to save electricity. Experiments on static electricity, resistance and testing conductivity. Includes electrical safety topics featuring real testimonial stories about people who learned their lessons about the dangers of electricity. It also explains why birds can sit on the power lines and what a ground fault is. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

GENERATING ELECTRICITY - Grades 6-12
In this work booklet, students find out what electricity is and how it is produced as they complete eight activities which include building a working electric generator out of wire, a pencil, a magnet, and tape. Students learn about magnetism and electromagnetism, A teacher's guide is included. (8 pp., Enterprise for Education, Inc.; Subject Areas: Industrial Education, Science, Social Studies)

SELECTED EXPERIMENTS AND PROJECTS FROM EDISON - Grades 6-12
This booklet contains ten experiments and projects for investigating Edison's more famous inventions such as the phonograph, motion picture camera, light bulb, and power generating system. Experiments include a phonograph pick-up; a relay, a secret drawer lock, ore separator, rejecting counterfeit coins, developing the motion picture camera with string and cardboard; pinhole camera; electric light; light bulb indicator, portable burglar alarm, electric motor. (32 pp., Thomas Alva Edison Foundation; Subject Areas: Industrial Education, Science)

SOURCES OF ELECTRICITY - Grades 7-12
This booklet reviews where energy sources are found, how it is converted to electricity, and its impact on the environment. Material covers petroleum, coal, natural gas, hydropower, nuclear, biomass, wind, solar and geothermal. A teacher's guide is included. (16 pp., Enterprise for Education, Inc.; Subject Area: Industrial Education, Science, Social Studies)

SIMPLE EXPERIMENTS ON MAGNETISM AND ELECTRICITY - Grades 7-12
This booklet presents sixteen simple experiments on magnetism, current, static electricity, and electrochemistry. Experiments include building a galvanometer; the variable conductivity of carbon, carbon transmitter principle; a model phone transmitter; carbon transmitter; making a magnetic, an electromagnet, magnetism and the compass; electromagnet with two coils, series and parallel circuits; a fuse in action; building an electrophorus; an electroscope; ice conductivity test. (32 pp., Thomas Alva Edison Foundation; Subject Areas: Industrial Education, Science)

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THE HISTORY OF ELECTRICITY - Grades 3-6
As students color pictures and solve puzzles, they learn about the scientists and inventors whose efforts made electricity "Our #1 Helper." The booklet also shows how electricity continues to serve us today. (16 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

MEET TOM EDISON - Grades 5-12
This booklet describes Edison's curiosity, concentration, character, and courage as a "boy troublemaker," a "wanderer," and the “Wizard of Menlo Park." It lists his inventions from the phonograph and electric light to the movie camera and his accomplishments as a businessman. (16 pp., Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

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ELECTRICITY IN HAWAII - Grades 1-2
Young students learn the basics of electricity like what items use electricity, what sources make electricity (including renewable energy sources) in a colorful workbook containing charts, crossword puzzles and matching exercises. Subjects also include electrical safety and energy conservation. (8pp., Hawaiian Electric; Subject Areas: Science, Math)

KNOW WHAT? WE KNOW ABOUT RENEWABLE ENERGY - Grades 1-3
Fun activities encourage readers to learn about the different types of renewable energy and how it helps our environment. (12 PP., Channing Bete, Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

WHO KNEW? THE RENEWABLE ENERGY ISSUE - Grades 4-6
Fun puzzles, games and activities provide an interactive easy for students to learn about energy sources. Discusses renewable versus non-renewable energy sources and puts emphasis on our need to reduce our use of fossil fuels. Includes tips on how to conserve and protect the environment. ((12 PP., Channing Bete, Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY WORLD - Grades 4-6>
This booklet covers not only the basics of electricity and safety, but renewable resources, the flow of electricity (with experiment), discusses insulators and conductors, and also includes a real-life testimonial on electrical safety. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

YOUR RENEWABLE ENERGY WORLD - Grades 4-6
Help kids become smart energy users who "get" how our energy choices affect climate change and natural resources. Using this activity book, kids will discover why fossil fuels can no longer serve all our energy needs; explore renewable energy resources (solar, wind, hydro, ocean, biomass, geothermal); investigate the advantages and challenges of these renewable resources; build their energy vocabulary; and learn how to save energy at home. (16 PP., Culver Company, Inc; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

EXPLORING YOUR ENVIRONMENT - Grades 4-6
This magazine-style booklet brings energy, energy efficient use, the atmosphere and environment together. Activities teach students how to use energy wisely. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

ENERGY AND YOUR ENVIRONMENT - Grades 7-9
Inspiring students to become responsible energy users today. Colorful, magazine-style pages explain how we get our energy from the planet - and how our energy use impacts the environment. A good resource to stimulate classroom discussions. (16 pp., Culver Company, Inc.; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

WHAT'S UP WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES - Grades 7-10
An energetic workbook teaches teens about renewable energy sources and why they're so important! Explains the benefits and challenges associated with several different renewable energy sources, including solar energy, wind energy, biomass, hydropower, and geothermal energy. Includes a quiz about energy conservation, and an energy-saver challenge to drive home the point that no matter what type of energy you use, it's important to do so wisely! (24pp.; Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

SOURCES OF ELECTRICITY - Grades 7-12
This booklet reviews where energy sources are found, how it is converted to electricity, and its impact on the environment. Material covers petroleum, coal, natural gas, hydropower, nuclear, biomass, wind, solar and geothermal. A teacher's guide is included. (16 pp., Enterprise for Education, Inc.; Subject Area: Industrial Education, Science, Social Studies)

REDUCING YOUR CARBON OUTPUT - Grades 7-12 and Adults
This concise, easy-to-read booklet explains how carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are produced, and how excess greenhouse gases contribute to global climate change. It also provides lots of simple but effective ways people can reduce their carbon footprint at work, at home, and on the road. While teens are able to utilize this booklet, it is a good tool for adults/teachers to use to help discuss the subject with younger children. (8 pp.; Channing-Bete; Subject Area; Science, Social Studies)

SUN POWER FOR SCHOOLS' POWER QUEST - Grades 9-12
The PowerQuest is a renewable energy instructional book created for the Hawaii State Department of Education linking science, mathematics and technology. This 170 page book is available to any teacher wishing to incorporate standards based instructional lessons on renewable energy (specifically photovoltaics). 12 investigations include teachers’ notes, student investigations and experiments and all student hand outs. PowerQuest is designed to allow students to theorize, predict and perform experiments to prove and enhance text book education. To further emphasize relevance, an interactive website (http://.powerquest.heco.com) can be used in conjunction with the lessons. (170pp; Hawaii State Department of Education; Subject Areas, Science)

ON RENEWABLE ENERGY - Grades 10-12
Learn about renewable energy sources and why they're so important! Explains the technology, the location, the benefits & challenges and future outlook associated with several different renewable energy sources, including solar energy, wind energy, biomass, hydropower, and geothermal energy. (24pp.; Channing-Bete; Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies)

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WHERE THE LITTLE LIGHT BULB GETS ITS JUICE POSTER - Grades 1-6
A fun, eye-catching poster explains in simple-to-understand cartoon drawings, how a power plant generates electricity and distributes it over the power lines to our homes. A teacher’s guide is included on the back of the poster. (Culver Company Inc.)

ELECTRICAL GENERATION POSTER - Grades 4-12
A wall poster showing electricity generated from a fuel source to the transmission and distribution to homes and offices. Reverse side of the poster provides teachers with more information and experiments to use in the classroom. (National Energy Foundation)

ELECTRICITY SERVES OUR COMMUNITY POSTER - Grades 4-12
A wall poster depicting the conversion of various fuel sources into the electricity used by the many consumers in a community. Teacher information and suggested activities can be found on the reverse side. (National Energy Foundation)

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES POSTER - Grades 4-12
This colorful poster explains how electricity is generated from various sources of renewable energy, such as biomass, ocean tides, wind, and falling water. Teachers may use the information and activities on the back in the classroom. (National Energy Foundation)