A journey to the energy future: discovering renewable energy

Renewable energy is energy that comes from natural resources that are never depleted, such as the sun, wind, and water.

These energy sources are important because they do not harm the environment and are never depleted. For example, solar energy is generated from the sun, which is always there. And wind energy is generated from the wind, which never stops. Another important source of renewable energy is hydroelectricity, which is generated from moving water.

On the other hand, non-renewable energy is energy that comes from natural resources that are depleted over time, such as oil, gas, and coal. These energy sources are very useful, but they can also be harmful to the environment if used excessively. In addition, when they are depleted, there will be no more resources to generate energy.

It is important that we learn to care for the environment and use renewable energy whenever possible. Some ways to do this include turning off lights when we don't need them, using less hot water, using bicycles or public transportation instead of cars, and choosing products made with sustainable materials.

If we all do this, we can ensure that we always have clean and safe sources of energy for our needs!

Activities to do in the classroom or at home

After reading this Eco-note, we invite you to keep learning with simple and fun activities to do in the classroom or at home. With small actions and big ideas, together we can help take care of our planet.

1. Let’s Talk

• What is energy?
• Where does the energy we use every day come from?
• What are renewable energies?
• Do you know any types of renewable energy (solar, wind, water)?
• Why is it important to use energy sources that do not run out?

2. Let’s Observe

Observe your surroundings and identify energy sources: sunlight, wind, electricity in devices.

3. Let’s Create

Imagine the house of the future!
Draw a house that works with renewable energy. You can add solar panels on the roof, wind turbines, trees, bicycles or systems to collect rainwater.
Creating sustainable solutions helps us think about a cleaner and healthier future for everyone.

4. Let’s Color

Download the coloring page and color it.

DOWNLOAD COLORING PAGE

5. Let’s Take Action

Take advantage of natural light by opening curtains instead of turning on lights.
Turn off lights when they are not needed.
Unplug devices that are not being used.

6. Let’s Play

Try an EcoKids eco-game about energy or responsible energy use.

• Where does energy come from
• Choose the correct option
• Take care of resources

EcoKids Tip

Many cars and machines run on fuels that pollute the air and contribute to global warming. Walking, riding a bicycle or using renewable energy like the sun and wind are ways to help protect the planet and breathe cleaner air.