Order FREE Standards-Based Learning Materials
Wisconsin Public Service 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 Wisconsin Public Service 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.
Electrical & Natural Gas Safety World
Item: #38510Grades: 4-6
16 pages of activities, experiments, and true-life stories pique student interest and expound upon the science and safety of electricity and natural gas. Features topics such as atoms and electrons, currents and circuits, renewable forms of energy, natural gas distribution, and much more, along with “What Do You Think?” questions that challenge students to think beyond the page lessons.
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Mundo de seguridad con la electricidad y el gas natural
Item: #38505Grades: 4-6
Electrical & Natural Gas Safety World in Spanish
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Energy Efficiency World
Item: #38515Grades: 4-6
Fascinating experiments, creative exercises, and inspection activities address key scientific concepts such as the forms and uses of energy, energy generation and distribution, the greenhouse effect, and more. Includes practical tips for energy conservation at home and at school.
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Experiments to Explore Electricity
Item: #38520Grades: 3-6
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.
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Your Renewable Energy World
Item: #38525Grades: 4-6
16 pages of lessons and activities educate kids about renewable versus nonrenewable energy and inspire them to investigate and improve upon their own energy use. Includes topics such as fossil fuels, solar power, ocean energy, and geothermal energy, plus tips on conserving energy at home.
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The Shocking Truth About Electrical & Natural Gas Safety
Item: #38530Grades: 4-6
A thoughtfully designed discovery workbook features experiments and activities that educate on electricity and natural gas, while encouraging practical skill-building, such as making predictions, recording data, and drawing conclusions. Covers hazard recognition, response, and prevention, plus topics like conductivity and grounding.
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Stay Safe Around Electricity and Natural Gas
Item: #38535Grades: 3-6
16 pages of factoids, activities, hidden pictures, and math exercises expound upon the importance of electrical and natural gas safety. Includes topics such as conductivity, under- and above-ground utility equipment, hazard recognition, and the appropriate response to hazards.
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It’s a Wired World
Item: #38540Grades: 4-8
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.
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Natural Gas: Safety and Science
Item: #38630Grades: 4-6
Hands-on experiments, thought-provoking activities, and collaborative exercises educate kids on the safe and proper use of natural gas. Includes a variety of age-appropriate safety tips to reinforce risk recognition and encourage both responsible decision-making and essential leadership skills.
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