Who We Are and What We Do

The Utah Office of Energy Development is your state-level resource for engaging, hands-on energy education. We are dedicated to providing free, SEEd-aligned curriculum and activities to help educators bring the fascinating world of energy and mineral development into the classroom.

Free Lesson Plans for Grades 4-12

Developed with the Utah Science Teaching Association, our lessons include:

• Alignment to Utah SEEd Standards
• Engaging phenomena
• Teacher background information
• Standardized test prep
• Real-world applications
• Career connections and more!

Find them on our website, available for immediate download!

STEM Nights and STEM Activities

Make your event unforgettable with our interactive energy activities. We bring hands-on experiences like our energy trivia wheel and the popular “energy bike.”

We also offer fun take-home activities and information on energy careers to inspire students of all ages.

Take-home activities are available in both English and Spanish.

Professional Development and Classroom Presentations

• Professional Development: We offer free relicensure opportunities, including local energy facility tours.
• Classroom Presentations: We offer engaging, hands-on lessons presented by our licensed education specialist.
• Check-Out Kits (Coming Soon!): Free, hands-on kits are in development. Each kit will cover a full SEEd standard, providing all materials for a complete energy lesson.

Please contact our office for more information!

Contact Us and Learn More

Education Specialist: Mary Parkinson
Email: mparkinson@utah.gov
Phone: (801) 949-1259

Visit the Utah Office of Energy Development Education page. Here you can find our energy lesson plans, information on scholarships and internships, and other great resources about energy in Utah!

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