1. BP Educational Resources www.bp.com
This PowerPoint presentation is a tool describing the general structure and design of BP’s North American education portal, created to assist educators who are looking for energy resources for their students, and provides classroom suggestions for helping students learn about energy.
This new education portal was developed using suggestions from previous A+ for Energy® winners. Suggestions and recommendations from new A+ for Energy® winners and visitors to the site are welcomed in order to continuously improve the usefulness of the site. Slide 28 of this presentation describes how to provide feedback, suggestions and recommendations.
(Note: This presentation includes interactive programs that will link properly only if the entire folder containing the programs and the presentation is in one location on your computer - either the supplied CD or copied on to your computer’s desktop.)

2. BP Website - Site Map About BP More About Us; United States
BP & Education
Where We
Operate
Educational
Resources
Fabric of
America
BP Worldwide
This slide describes the general organization and location of the education portal within the larger BP parent site. The navigation path above shows that the link to the education portal is located on the Fabric or America page within the United States section of BP.com.
A+ for Energy
Education
North America;
U.S.

3. BP Education Landing Page
BP News and Information
BP U.S. Navigation Bar
Site navigation markers showing where you are at all times on the site
This main landing page of the North American education portal illustrates how users can navigate the site to browse or to look for specific resources.
The Navigation Bar shows how to quickly jump to specific resources within the larger BP site
The navigation markers (breadcrumbs) show the path/links you have chosen to arrive at the page you are viewing. Clicking on any of the markers will take you back the number of pages you wish.
The vertical Education Website Navigation Bar on the left allows you to choose specific resources within the education site (e.g. BP and education; Education resources; etc.)
The following 4 slides show the four main sections within the education site.
BP and education
Our education partners
State by state
Education Resources
(Note: although resources are listed second on the bar, it is the last slide in this series of 4 because there are 9 specific resource categories that will be further described)
Education Website Navigation Bar

4. BP and Education
Education is a natural priority for BP in the countries where we operate. In the United States, we focus our activities on energy, math and science education.
A Place of Our Own • Los Niños en Su Casa - serving informal care providers of children 0-5 years of age
A+ for Energy - serving preK-12 teachers and their students
Los Angeles Multicultural Collaborative - serving students who aspire to higher education and their parents
This slide shows some of the education programs/initiatives that BP has developed to support children, teachers, parents and the greater communities where BP employees live and work.

5. Category Introduction
Education Resources
Quick Navigation Bar
The Education Resources page lists energy resources that fall into one or more of 9 major categories. In addition, to assist teachers in searching for energy resources that will be useful for their students, pull-down menus within each category list resources by their alignment to primarily elementary, secondary, or preK-12 education. (these alignments are simply suggestions to assist educators in guiding their search for grade-level resources). The resource categories are listed below:
BP Background
Scientific tools and research
Careers in energy
Global energy use
Alternative energy
Non-renewable energy
Energy conservation and the environment
Technology
Global climate and weather
(Note: some resources may span more than a single category - therefore users may find a specific resource listed in two or more categories.)
Pull-down Menus
• Elementary
• Secondary
• preK-12
Go to -
Category Introduction 5 5

6. State by State
Each resource found within this website is aligned to the content standards for A+ for Energy eligible locations.
Download the alignment chart to use when selecting resources for the grade level you teach.
The State by State resources are documents prepared to assist teachers in aligning energy resources available on the education website to specific state’s respective state/provincial standards. The annotated alignments also provide a way to search for specific available resources by grade level or standard - and each resource is followed by a brief description of the resources.
State by State alignments are currently available for the following states and provinces:
Alabama (US)
Alaska (US)
Alberta (Canada)
California (US)
Illinois (US)
Indiana (US)
Louisiana (US)
New Mexico (US)
Ohio (US)
Oklahoma (US)
Texas (US)
Green = interactive games
White = informational resources
Yellow = posters and pamphlets 6 6

7. Resources by Grade Span
Name of Resource
Description
Instructional Suggestions
Link to the Resource
Each resource listed has it’s own page and includes a descriptive annotation, instructional suggestions for how the resources may be used, and a link to the resource.
(Suggested alignments to specific State or Provincial standards for each resource may be found on the main landing page as previously described on slides 3 and 6 of this presentation.)

8. Interactive / Simulations
The Carbon Footprint Calculator allows students to determine the carbon they contribute to the atmosphere.
Teachers can have students explore ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
Data can be used for graphing, research or writing.
Teachers might use this simulation within the context of their science, mathematics, social studies, or English-language arts classes.
Some of the resources include web-based interactive simulations, such as the one illustrated above. This particular simulation provides teachers with an interactive tool that allows students to calculate the average amount of carbon their families contribute to the atmosphere depending on lifestyle.
(Note: The slide image above is linked to a basic Carbon Footprint Calculator program that should be included within the parent folder for this PowerPoint presentation. In order for the PowerPoint presentation’s embedded links to work properly, all parts of the program and presentation must be in the same folder. The Carbon Footprint Calculator program files included with this PowerPoint presentation are basic - the Carbon Footprint Calculator program on the education website is more extensive.)

9. Interactive / Simulations
The Windfarm is a downloadable simulation that asks students to position the turbines to generate maximum electricity while minimizing disturbances to wildlife and local people.
Teachers might use this to help students understand wind patterns, examine city planning decisions, or within the context of a study on electrical generation / renewable energy.
The resource above is a downloadable interactive simulation that can be run on multiple computers (if available). This provides teachers with an interactive tool illustrating the social and environmental considerations that must be taken into account when planning and constructing windfarms, an alternative energy source.
(Note: The slide image above is linked to the downloadable “Windfarm” flash program that should be included within the parent folder for this PowerPoint presentation. In order for the PowerPoint presentation’s embedded links to work properly, all parts of the program and presentation must be in the same folder.)

10. Interactive Site
The Engineers interactive site allows students to explore questions related to engineering such as:
What is engineering
Who are engineers
Types of engineers
Where engineers work
Teachers can use this to help students understand career pathways.
The resource above is a web-based interactive site. This provides teachers with an interactive tool to allow teachers or students to explore careers in engineering. The graphics and animations within the site make this an entertaining and useful resource to show career pathways and opportunities.
(Note: The slide image above is linked to the actual page within the education site and will not function unless your computer is already connected to the Internet.)

11. Simulations California Scotland
The resources above are web-based interactive video presentations showing BP’s initiatives in new technologies for generating electricity. These two simulations provide teachers with short videos showing the proposed development of alternative technologies for power generation - with each video illustrating a different aspect of the process.
(Note: The slide images above are linked to pages within the education site and will not function unless your computer is already connected to the Internet.)
Scotland
Students can click through the proposed decarbonization facility in development in both Scotland and Carson, California to learn about the interaction of systems and new technologies

12. Videos of Energy Technologies
Videos help students understand the sequence of how technologies work
Includes audio-visual text for Universal Access
Videos include topics such as:
Solar (how PV Cells work)
Wind (how turbines work)
Natural Gas
Hydrogen
The site also includes a number of brief video resources showing the science behind specific energy technologies (photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, etc.) work to generate electricity.

13. Calculators
Interactive calculators can help students understand the scale and relationships between and among various measurements (dimensional analysis).
Resources on the site include interactive calculators to help students become more familiar with units of measurement commonly used to describe energy resources (e.g. barrels of oil, British thermal units, etc.).

14. Interactive / Customizable Graphs
Students can create custom charts and tables showing the energy types, regions and timeframes that interest them.
Charts can be exported for use in presentations and reports.
Rather than spending time helping students draw the graph or chart and plot the points, this tool allows the teacher to focus students on critical thinking related to interpretation of the data.
The site includes resources to allow students to create customized graphs and charts describing energy use and/or available resources by geographical area of the world over time. In addition, the information in the charts can be exported into tables for presentations and reports, or to help students learn how to use other methods for data representation and analysis.

15. Board Games Technology-based or traditional board game
Pictures, stories and glossaries for universal access
Include topics such as:
Human energy
Optics
Electricity
renewable / nonrenewable energy
Conservation of the environment
Sound / vibration
Force and motion
Some of the resources include web-based interactive games such as the one illustrated above and on the following slide. The slide image above is linked to a sample of the actual game that can be ordered online. Other games are available to download or to play online. Try clicking on the cards on the left, or the spinner to see a sample of the online version of the game.
(Note: The slide image above is linked to the sample game that is included within the parent folder for this PowerPoint presentation. In order for the PowerPoint presentation’s embedded links to work properly, all components must be in the same folder. The board game program file included with this PowerPoint presentation is a sample.)

16. Information, Games and Quizzes
Information on sources of energy at a student level
Lessons for use in the classroom
Definitions of energy terms
Quizzes for students
Games using energy themes
Simulations
Case studies
Connections to the science museum (UK)
games
Instructional videos
Interactive maps
The slide images above are additional samples of linked resources available on the education portal. In addition to education resources developed by BP, the education portal provides links to energy resources developed with the UK (United Kingdom) science museum.

17. Energy DVDs
Energy for the World is a series of DVDs (each 15 minutes in length) on:
Oil and gas formation
Refining and products from oil
Renewable energy
Teacher notes include a script of the DVDs with:
Discussion questions
Hands-on demonstrations
Student research ideas
Some resources on the site are available for purchase, such as Energy DVDs. Each 15 minute DVD includes presentation and classroom resources for educators.

18. Instructional Posters
Posters help teachers focus instruction on the content within the standards
Helps make abstract concepts more concrete
Instructional Posters include topics such as:
Climate Change
Careers
Energy Use
Renewable Energy
Fossil Fuels
Solar Energy
Sustainability
High resolution posters such as the images on this and the following slide are available for download or ordering.

19. Resources Depicting New Relationships
This high resolution poster is available for download or ordering.

20. Data Tables and Charts
Downloadable data tables on the location, production, consumption, and pricing of various sources of energy are available, including:
Oil
Natural Gas
Coal
Nuclear Energy
Hydroelectricity
Primary Energy
Renewables
Electricity
For student research projects or background information, downloadable data tables are available for energy resources.

21. Leaflets and Booklets
Downloadable leaflets and booklets include topics such as:
The Greenhouse Effect
Climate Change
Careers in Engineering
Fossil Fuels
Natural Gas, LNG
Background on BP, the Company
Informational leaflets and booklets are available for download or for purchase. These resources can be used to communicate with parents, or as background information for students.

22. Give Us Feedback What do you like about the site?
From the Education Landing Page
What do you like about the site?
What would you like to see added, changed or deleted?
Educators and A+ for Energy® winners contributed to the design of the site. A link to a feedback survey is located on the Education Landing Page - recommendations for additional resources for educators, as well as suggestions for improving the site are solicited in order to continuously improve the site’s usefulness.

23. Questions?