Energy in Action aims to improve students' awareness of Canada's oil and gas industry, and enhance their environmental educational opportunities. CAPP has brought together relevant energy resource links to make it easier for teachers to find what they need
CAPP Resources
- Industry - Canada’s oil and natural gas industry touches every province and territory across the country Read more
Oil - Canada’s oil industry produces over 2.6 million barrels of oil per day and is part of the global crude oil market Read more- Oil sands - Canada has the third-largest oil reserves in the world. 97% of these reserves are in the oil sands Read more
- Natural gas - Natural gas is an abundant and a naturally occurring resource in Canada Read more
Other CAPP Resources
- Responsible Canadian Energy 2010 Report - Responsible Canadian Energy™ is an association-wide performance reporting program to demonstrate progress in environmental, health, safety, and social performance Read more
- Oil Sands Fact Book - This pocket book is designed to give you fast, easy access to oil sands facts that will help you get in on the discussion Read more
- Oilsands Videos - Our industry and government produces a number of videos showing our oil sands operations Read more
- Oil Sands and the Environment - Our industry is working with new techniques and technologies to reduce our environmental impact Read more
- Oil Sands and Innovation - Examples of innovation, research and technology in air, land, water and community Read more
- Natural Gas Fact Book - This pocket book is designed to give you fast, easy access to natural gas facts that will help you get in on the discussion Read more
Centre for Energy
As the Canadian energy sector continues to diversify and grow, so does the demand for an educated, well-trained workforce. Download free teaching resources Read more
Energy Education K to 12-Alberta Education Approved Learning Resource Series
Other Centre for Energy Resources
- Energy Drives Canada 2011, Energy Bot Squad - When Canada needs energy, we call on The Energy Bot Squad. Check out OilBot and GasBoy Read more
- Canadian Energy News Headlines - Key Oil and Gas Issues Read more
- Centre for Energy Publications – Alberta Education-Approved Publications - Purchase at the Bookstore Read more
Canada's Crude Oil Resources | Grades 7-12 This booklet discusses the importance of crude oil to our everyday
Canada's Natural Gas Resources | Grades 7-12 This booklet discusses the importance of natural gas to our everyday
Canada's Oilsands | Grades 7-12 This booklet explains the increasing importance of oilsands to Canadians
Canada's Pipelines | Grades 10-12 This booklet examines pipeline regulations, safety, environmental and economic issues
Our Petroleum Challenge, 7th edition | Grades 7-12 The premier guide to the oil and gas industry
Oilsands Discovery Centre
The Oilsands Discovery Centre is an education facility located in Fort McMurray in the heart of the oil sands. It is committed to increasing public awareness and knowledge about the oilsands Read more
Inside Education
A charitable education society providing programs that enable Canadian teachers and students to understand the science, technology and issues related to our environment and natural resources.
Science Alberta Foundation
Committed to providing quality science learning experiences to encourage youth to enter science based careers and to enhance science awareness and literacy Read more
Scroll down to 'Browse by Science' and click 'Energy'.
Energy Resources Conservation Board - ERCB Kidzone
A website with interactive games, colouring pages and much more, where kids ages 9-12 can learn about oil and gas resources Read more
SEEDS Energy Literacy Series
Providing objective, curriculum-fit energy & environmental education resources to Canadian teachers and students Read more
GreenLearning
GreenLearning will help students participate in their own learning while gaining a more holistic and hopeful understanding of today's complex energy and environmental issues Read more
Classroom Energy
Provides useful and fun real world information on energy and our everyday lives Read more
Government of Alberta
Facts about oil, oil sands and natural gas Read more
Canadian Society for Unconventional Resources (CSUR)
A website to provide easier access to information about unconventional hydrocarbon resources Read more
Natural Resources Canada
Facts about the energy sector Read more
Energy Quest
Helping youth discover new means of energy production and innovative ways to use less energy. See the Energy Story - Chapter 8 Fossil Fuels Read more
U.S. Energy Information Administration – Energy Kids
Teacher resources for energy lessons, curriculum extensions Read more
U.S. Department of Energy – Energy, Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Games, tips and facts just for kids who want to save energy Read more