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Renewable and non-renewable energy sources – Odd one out
Four energy sources are shown on screen, but which is the odd one out and is not a renewable energy source? People and places -Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Solar power, hydropower and wind...
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Wind Turbines - Wind Energy
Find out how wind turbines transform kinetic energy into electricity. People and places - Future of energy - The energy debate Learning Points Wind power is a renewable energy source. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and extend the...
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Energy sources
Discover the new technologies being developed to provide energy across the globe. People and places -Future of energy - Energy sources Learning Points Most energy comes from burning fossil fuels. Fossil fuels will eventually run out....
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The energy debate
Which is better ... renewable or non-renewable energy? People and places -Future of energy - The energy debate Learning Points Non-renewable energy will run out; renewable energy will not. Burning fossil fuels releases harmful emissions....
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Solar Power - Renewable Energy
Learn about the up and coming form of energy – solar power! People and places - Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Solar power is a renewable energy source. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and...
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The future of energy
Explore the ways in which scientists are developing new sources of energy. People and places -Future of energy - The future of energy Learning Points Science helps with developing cleaner and more efficient energy sources. A Twig...
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Non-renewable vs renewable
Investigate the pros and cons of non-renewable and renewable energy sources. People and places -Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Non-renewable energy sources are those that will run out....
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An Island's Journey to Energy Independence
The small Scottish island of Eigg is on a mission to achieve 100% renewable energy production. The islanders took control of their land from an absentee private owner, allowing them to implement an innovative renewable energy system that...
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Our Natural Resources
Dr. Forrester explains that in order to preserve our natural resources, it is important to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Doing so will help to save energy costs and preserve the environment.
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Explaining Natural Resources
Dr. Forrester provides information about the variety of natural resources on our planet. She explains how some of those resources are renewable, such as water, sun, and wind, while others are nonrenewable, such as oil, natural gas, and...
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Types of Natural Resources
Dr. Forrester teaches about renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
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NASA
Dr. Forrester explains the history of spaceflight and the space race between the United States and the USSR.
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GCSE Physics - Introduction to Energy Sources #9
In this video we cover: - How our sources of energy have changed throughout human history - Where we use most of our energy today i.e. transport and domestic - How renewable is our electricity (spoiler alert... not very!) General info: -...
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Evaluating Solar Energy
The video "Evaluating Solar Energy” explores solar energy, including its benefits and limitations.
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Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources identifies the various types of natural resources available for human use by defining the terms renewable resource and nonrenewable resource and providing examples of each.
The Guardian
Why Bitcoin is so bad for the planet
In a year, bitcoin uses around the same amount of electricity as the entire country of Norway.
The Guardian
How gas is being rebranded as green
Is natural gas renewable? Is it a fossil fuel? A casual google search for natural gas gives the impression that these questions are somehow up for debate. And while natural gas has helped reduce carbon emissions as it was widely adopted...
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Exploring Renewable Energy
What is a renewable resource? What is a nonrenewable resource? What is the difference between the two types of resources? Any ideas? Press play on the video and let's get to learning about renewable and nonrenewable resources!
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Hydraulic Fracturing
Hydraulic Fracturing explains what hydraulic fracturing is and why it is a highly controversial process by explaining the advantages and disadvantages of fracking.
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Exploring Natural Resources
A video entitled “Exploring Natural Resources” which discusses different types of natural resources, including how they are formed and the consequences of their use.
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I WONDER - Will Solar Power Ever Run Out?
This video is answering the question of will solar power ever run out.
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Earth's Natural Resources: Summing Up
Upon viewing the Investigating Earth's Natural Resources video series, students will be able to do the following: Define a natural resource as anything we take from the environment and use. List natural resources commonly used ....
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Exploring Natural Resources: Exploring Natural Resources Summing Up
Everyday we use natural resources. This series of programs introduces students to the importance of natural resources in our lives. Renewable and nonrenewable resources are differentiated with examples illustrating each. The positive and...