We’re committed to educating the children of today to prepare them for the future. We offer a variety of educational resources to help educators teach energy concepts.
Our digital and pre-printed resources are free of charge and align with the Manitoba Education Curriculum.
In-class safety presentations
We offer in-person safety presentations to grade five and six students. Experienced field staff discuss the importance of electrical and natural gas safety.
The school safety program
Our field staff have been teaching in-class safety presentations for more than 20 years.
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Booking a youth safety presentation
If your school is interested in booking a safety presentation for grades five and six classes, email us.
Teacher resources
We offer curriculum-aligned resources to help educators teach electrical and natural gas safety, the efficient use of energy, and sustainability. All services and resources are free of charge. If you have any questions or would like to order materials, email us.
Grades K-5 resources:
Colouring book featuring Louie the Lightning Bug®. Shows children how to be safe around electricity and carbon monoxide gas.
Protecting plants, animals and environment.
Learn about the science used to protect and respect Manitoba wildlife. Puzzles and activities help reinforce the messages.
Home safety
How safe is your home? Answer the questions with Yes or No. Make sure to correct any hazards you find.
To learn more about energy efficiency visit Efficiency Manitoba.
Grade 6 resources & videos:
Electricity: The good, the bad, and the scary
Follow Zip and Zap as they learn about atoms and electrons, hydroelectric power, how homes get energy, and important rules to stay safe.
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How electricity gets to you
When you flip on a light switch or charge your phone, you probably don’t think about the journey electricity takes to get to you. We show you how we generate, transport and distribute electricity to you.
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Learn what electricity is, how hydropower is produced, and how electricity and natural gas travels. Activities provide students with knowledge about electrical and natural gas safety indoors and out.
Activity booklet about public safety around hydroelectric dams and generating stations.
Activity book that helps students understand renewable and non-renewable sources of energy, recognize the importance of energy conservation, and create action plans to reduce energy consumption.
Manitoba Electrical Museum
A field trip to the Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre is an excellent way to help educators meet curricular outcomes in science and social science while having fun.
For more information or to book a field trip, contact the Electrical Museum at 204-360-7905.
Learn more about the Manitoba electrical museum.
Producing electricity
Electricity is an essential part of our day-to-day life. Learn more about how electricity is produced.
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- History of the electrical industry in Manitoba
- Geothermal technology heats and cools homes and businesses
- Electrical and natural gas safety
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