Order FREE Standards-Based Learning Materials
Montana-Dakota Utilities knows that teachers possess the power to inspire and enlighten their students. We also understand that any effort to do so requires engaging materials. That’s why we’re offering a variety of educational booklets and companion resources to help with classroom application.
These materials are free to you, but to order, you must teach in the Montana-Dakota Utilities service area. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery after that.
Note: Orders are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and supplies are limited.
Electric and Natural Gas Safety and You
Item: #35807Grades: K-2
Savvy cats Sniff and Zap guide kids through the fundamentals of electrical and natural gas science and safety, with lessons on hazard recognition, response, and prevention. Includes a simple format and activities such as coloring, decoding, sequencing, and more that are ideal for early learners.
Experiments to Explore Electricity
Item: #36690Grades: 3-6
16 pages of hands-on experiments pique students’ curiosity and drive understanding of how electricity works—from what it is and where it comes from to how it’s used in society. Includes step-by-step instructions on building circuits, creating a wet-cell battery, and more, plus word puzzles, quizzes, and checklists to reinforce learning and encourage discussions.
Stay Safe Around Electricity and Natural Gas
Item: #37990Grades: 3-6
16 pages of factoids, activities, hidden pictures, and math exercises expound upon the importance of electrical and natural gas safety. Includes topics such as conductivity, under- and above-ground utility equipment, hazard recognition, and the appropriate response to hazards.
Electrical & Natural Gas Safety World™
Item: #38390Grades: 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 page lessons.
Natural Gas: Safety and Science
Item: #38630Grades: 4-6
Hands-on experiments, thought-provoking activities, and collaborative exercises educate kids on the safe and proper use of natural gas. Includes a variety of age-appropriate safety tips to reinforce risk recognition and encourage both responsible decision-making and essential leadership skills.