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Xcel knows that teachers possess the power to enlighten students. We also know that any worthwhile effort requires commitment and resources. That’s why we’re glad to offer you FREE educational booklets and downloadable teacher’s guides and pre/post tests.

The 2023 program is now closed. Please check back in the Fall of 2024 for the new program.

Aunt Sarah and the Amazing Power: An Energy Safety Tale

GRADES K-2

Three lovable kittens and their Aunt Sarah introduce kids to the basics of electricity and electrical and natural gas safety. Includes activities such as sequencing, matching and word puzzles, and is ideal for read-alouds.

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View Standards: CO, MI, MN, NM, ND, SD, TX, WI

Xcel Aunt Sarah and the Amazing Power English

La tía Sara y las energía asombrosa: una historia de energía y seguridad

GRADES K-2

Aunt Sarah and the Amazing Power: An Energy Safety Tale in Spanish

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View Standards: CO, MI, MN, NM, ND, SD, TX, WI

Xcel Electical & Natural Gas Safety World Spanish

Electrical & Natural Gas Safety World

GRADES 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 lessons on each page.

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View Standards: CO, MI, MN, NM, ND, SD, TX, WI

Mundo de seguridad con la electricidad
y el gas natural

GRADES 4-6

Electrical & Natural Gas Safety World in Spanish

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View Standards: CO, MI, MN, NM, ND, SD, TX, WI

The Shocking Truth About Electrical
& Natural Gas Safety

GRADES 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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View Standards: CO, MI, MN, NM, ND, SD, TX, WI