TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy Forms, States and Conversions
Middle schoolers participate in many demonstrations during the first day of this lesson plan to learn basic concepts related to the forms and states of energy. This knowledge is then applied the second day as students assess various...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy Conversions
Students evaluate various everyday energy conversion devices and draw block flow diagrams to show the forms and states of energy into and out of the device. They also identify the forms of energy that are useful and the desired output of...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Energy and Work Amusement Park Style
This is a lesson presenting energy and work. It covers: types of energy, forms of energy, work, law of conservation of energy, and renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. In the activities section, one will find links to Internet...
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State Energy Conservation Office-Texas
State Energy Conservation Office: Electricity From the Sun [Pdf]
Discusses forms of renewable energy that rely on the sun. For example, wind is created when solar energy heats the air, and biomass is solar energy that has been stored in plants.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy Systems and Solutions
The Energy Systems and Solutions unit brings students through the exploration of science and engineering concepts as they relate to energy issues in everyday life. Issues surrounding energy production and energy consumption provide a...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Kinetic Energy
This site from Georgia State University Physics Department defines kinetic energy and compares and contrasts it with other forms of energy. Provides an equation and links to further, more-detailed information.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Renewable Energy Living Lab: Energy Priorities
Students analyze real-world data for five types of renewable energy, as found on the online Renewable Energy Living Lab. They identify the best and worst locations for production of each form of renewable energy, and then make...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Energy
During this lesson, students will learn about energy. Students will have the opportunity to navigate the Internet to locate information about energy. They will also have the opportunity to create a slideshow to demonstrate their new...
CPALMS
Cpalms: Energy and Cellular Respiration
Learn how food is broken down to produce energy for cells in the in the form of ATP in this interactive tutorial.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Explained
A comprehensive source of information about energy in all its forms. Each type of energy is explained, along with information about its environmental impact, supported with graphs, charts, and other data. There is a twenty-question quiz...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Engine Concepts: Carnot Cycle
The Carnot cycle is described, illustrated and explained. The Carnot efficiency equation is given and interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the effect of the reservoir temperature and the sink temperature upon the...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Special & General Relativity
This site from the Georgia State University provides an interesting chart form of the ideas of relativity. Column 1 - Idea, Column 2 - Experiment. Each item is linked to its own page of explanation, which is well done. A nice type of...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Point Charge Potential
This site from the Georgia State University explains the concept of electric potential about a point charge or combination of severat point charges. An interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the effect of distance...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Some Like It Hot
Learn how heat is a form of energy that can be helpful and it can come from many sources and change form.
Colorado State University
Colorado State University: Heat Transfer Mechanisms
An excellent page from the Colorado State University with a heavy mathematical emphasis. Each form of heat transfer--conduction, convection, and radiation--is defined, compared and contrasted. Mathematical equations governing the rates...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Radiation
The process of energy transfer by radiation is discussed. An equation for calculating the rate of radiative energy transfer is provided. Variables in the equation are explained. An interactive form allows for problem-solving practice...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Radiation Cooling of Body
Discusses the means by which the body regulates its temperature. The role of radiation in this process is explained. An equation for calculating the rate at which energy is transferred by radiation is presented. Also, an interactive...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Temperature
A page describing the concept of temperature and temperature scales. An interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the relationship between the Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit scales; enter a value and allow the...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Thermal Expansion
Defines thermal expansion and elaborates on the concept of linear expansion. Provides the equation for linear expansion and includes an interactive JavaScript form which allows the visitor to investigate the relationship between...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Photoelectric Effect
Using graphics, words and numbers, the photoelectric effect is described and explained. Planck's theory about quanta of light is explained. Photon energies for the various regions of the EM spectrum are listed. An interactive JavaScript...
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Photosynthesis Center
Educational site introduces users to Dr. Gene Splicer who is learning how plants and some other life forms use sunlight to grow and invites users to learn along with him.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Blowing in the Wind
Wind energy is becoming a viable alternative to more traditional forms of energy generation. In this lesson plan, students will determine the feasibility of wind generation in different areas of the United States. Finally, students will...
Colorado State University
Csu: Heat Transfer Mechanisms
An excellent page from the Colorado State University with a heavy mathematical emphasis. Each form of heat transfer--conduction, convection, and radiation--is defined, compared, and contrasted. Mathematical equations governing the rates...
Other
Web ref.org: Manganese
A nice set of paragraphs summarizing basic information on manganese, its properties and applications. Well done links on all technical terms and vocabulary.