Standards-Based Materials & Teacher’s Guides
Portland General Electric knows that teachers possess the power to enlighten students. We also know that any worthwhile effort requires commitment and resources. That's why we're glad to offer you FREE educational materials.
Our materials teach students one of life's most important lessons, the safe and responsible use of energy. Students will enjoy learning through books that are full of fun and interesting activities, experiments, stories, and facts. Additionally, our books address national education standards and reinforce math, reading, and science skills.
We invite you and your students to visit other areas of this e-SMART site and go to the PGE Web site for more free electrical safety and energy efficiency resources, experiments, games, and activities you can download.
For comprehensive, easy-to-use class lessons, be sure to download our companion teacher’s guides.
Aunt Sarah and the Amazing Power
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Grades K-2 |
This beautifully illustrated tale about three lovable kittens introduces the benefits of electricity and electric safety basics. ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH |
Where the Little Light Bulb Gets Its Juice
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Grades k-2 |
Word games and puzzles reinforce how electricity is produced, how it travels, and the need for safety and conservation. |
Energy for Today and Tomorrow
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Grades K-3 |
Young children will enjoy learning about energy sources and wise energy use from a friendly dinosaur. |
The Clubhouse Kids Make a Big Difference
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Grades 2-4 |
The Clubhouse Kids are in danger of being kicked out of their clubhouse if they don’t reduce their energy use. This 32-page storybook promotes an energy-conscious outlook and good habits. |
Your Renewable Energy World
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Grades 3-7 |
Helps kids become smart energy users. They'll explore several renewable energy resources (solar, wind, hydro, ocean, biomass, geothermal), investigate the advantages and challenges of these renewable resources, and learn how to save energy at home. |
Electrical Safety World
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Grades 4-6 |
Helps teach mandated science concepts while powerfully reinforcing safety messages. Supports National Science Education Development Project’s Guidelines for Energy Education. ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH |
Energy Efficiency World
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Grades 4-6 |
Kid-friendly examples and interactive activities make it easy for students to learn about the sources, forms and uses of energy, how electricity is created and distributed, renewable energy, and the greenhouse effect and climate change. |
It’s a Wired World
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Grades 4-8 |
Immerse students in the intriguing world of electricity with this jam-packed book of activities. They’ll gain a thorough understanding of electricity, circuits, and the path to ground, with 13 team projects and many creative assignments. |
Hands-on Energy Efficiency
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Grades 5-7 |
Empower students with a wide range of ideas and solid reasons to influence their family’s and school’s energy habits. Students calculate how much money they can help save─and much more. |
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