Order FREE Standards-Based Learning Materials
Duke 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 Duke 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.
Experiments to Explore Electricity
Item: #36690Grades: 3-5
16 pages of hands-on experiments pique students’ curiosity and drive understanding of how electricity works—from what it is and where it comes from to how it’s used in society. Includes step-by-step instructions on building circuits, creating a wet-cell battery, and more, plus word puzzles, quizzes, and checklists to reinforce learning and encourage discussions.
It’s a Wired World™
Item: #36695Grades: 4-5
Experiments, discussion prompts, and creative research assignments encourage collaboration and a thorough understanding of electrical-related topics like generation and distribution, conductors and insulators, circuits, and hazards. Features a variety of safety basics and a 12-point home safety inspection checklist.
Stay Safe Around Electricity
Item: #37995Grades: 3-5
16 pages of factoids, activities, hidden pictures, and math exercises impart critical safety lessons related to electricity. Addresses the topics of electrical flow, grounding, the uses of electricity, the appropriate response to electrical hazards, and more.
The Shocking Truth About Electrical Safety
Item: #38405Grades: 4-5
An artfully designed discovery booklet utilizes stories, experiments, and skill-building exercises to educate on the science and safety of electricity. Addresses topics such as grounding and electrical paths, generation and distribution, and more, while teaching students how to assess and minimize risk.
Electrical Safety World™
Item: #38600Grades: 4-5
16 pages of activities, experiments, and true-life stories drive home practical knowledge related to how electricity is made, electrical safety in the home, the proper response to electrical emergencies, and more. Includes informative activities that challenge students to discover whether they could survive without electricity and to utilize skills such as making predictions, observations, and reporting.
