Information for Kids

The Solar Decathlon is a competition for college students, but solar energy is exciting for students of all ages! Solar energy really means that we can use the light from the sun to make electricity. Students in the Solar Decathlon need to make enough electricity from the sun to "turn on and run" their houses (so they can watch TV and use the computer).

General Information Pages

U.S. Department of Energy

• For Students and Kids
  Fun energy information.
• Dr. E's Energy Lab
  A fun way for kids to learn about energy.

Energy Information Administration

• Kids Page
  Learn about energy with Energy Ant.

Energy Quest

• Energy Education from the California Energy Commission
  Lots of cool energy information.

Fun Stuff for Elementary School Students

U.S. Department of Energy

• Dr. E's Energy Lab
  A fun way for kids to learn about energy.

Bonneville Power Administration

• Saving Energy with Zippie, Splash, and Sam N.
  Color pictures and learn about electricity.

Texas Solar Energy Society

• Solar Energy Coloring Book (PDF 35 KB). Download Adobe Reader.
  Color pictures and learn about solar electricity.

Fun Stuff for Middle School Students

Energy Information Administration

• Solar Hot Dog Cooker
  Make a hot dog cooker from a box, foil, and poster board.

Solar Now

• Pizza Box Oven
  Make an oven out of a pizza box.

Fun Stuff for High School Students

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

• National Junior Solar Sprint
  Build and race model solar cars.

Printable Version

Elementary school students from the Washington D.C. area tour the solar village at a past Solar Decathlon.