Energy Literacy: Essential Principles for Energy Education

DOE defines energy literacy as an understanding of the nature and role of energy in the world and our daily lives — and the ability to apply this understanding to answer questions and solve problems. DOE's Energy Literacy Framework is an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning about energy, focusing on basic energy concepts that are relevant to students of all ages. Anyone who works on science-related programming can use this framework to plan learning activities and teach community members how energy affects their daily lives.