Exploring Solar Beads

Solar energy beads, also called ultraviolet light detecting beads, are not only fun to watch as they change colors, but they can be used to teach about ultraviolet light and possible harmful effects of solar radiation.
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EIA Energy Kids is a student-friendly website hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration (EIA).

EIA Energy Kids is a student-friendly website hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration (EIA). The site includes a variety of information and activities about energy organized in several main categories: What is Energy?, Sources of Energy, Using & Saving Energy, History of Energy, Games and Activities, for Teachers, Related Links, Energy Calculators, and a Glossary. This teacher guide provides activities for using Energy Kids as a resource to teach students about energy in a fun and interactive way. Using Energy Kids provides students with the opportunity to learn about energy while improving research and reading skills.

For more information on EIA Energy Kids, find us at www.eia.gov/kids.

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