Biology in Motion
ATP and Energy Storage
Young children often appear to have endless amounts of energy. The interactive describes where energy comes from and how bodies turn food into a usable energy source. The comparison of ATP to a rechargeable battery helps pupils remember...
American Museum of Natural History
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
Without the greenhouse effect, Earth would not be inhabitable. A thorough online resource describes the greenhouse effect and how it occurs. The source highlights the different types of gases that work together to absorb the sun's...
American Museum of Natural History
Climate Change
It actually is possible to have too much of a good thing when it comes to climate change. A slide show lesson describes how burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change. Individuals read about the scientific process and the...
ProCon
Obesity
Is obesity a disease or just a preventable risk factor for other diseases? Scholars attempt to form their own opinions by reading a background of the issue and watching videos that explore the main pro and con arguments using an included...
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Sources: Renewable
Find out what renewable energy is and the role it plays in meeting energy needs. Renewable energy sources include biomass, hydropower, geothermal, wind, and solar.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Alternative Energy
Students are asked to explain what needs to be considered if alternative energy sources are to be used. [0:32]
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Our Energy Sources
The many sources of energy production in the United States are described in this overview. Included are traditional sources, renewable sources, and new energy production technologies.
Ohio State University
Osu: Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle: The Sun: Earth's Primary Energy Source
Extensive article that discusses the first principle of climate science, i.e., that the Sun is the primary energy source for the climate system of the Earth. Presents five concepts for this principle and explains each, providing...
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: What You Need to Know About Energy
This very comprehensive site aims to provide the latest, most accurate information available about energy, its consumption, sources of energy, alternative energy, impact on the environment, and conservation. One section focuses on the...
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Alternative Energy: Can It Effectively Replace Fossil Fuels?
Website outlining the controversial issue of finding alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels.
PBS
Pbs: News Hour: Alternative Fuels
This PBS science report on alternative fuels focuses mainly on ethanol. Multimedia features include a video from the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer [11:13], an interactive car comparison, and further reports on ethanol and other biofuels....
US Department of Energy
U.s. Department of Energy: Energy Sources: Solar
The U.S. Department of Energy provides links pertaining to solar energy. Understand the current technologies and issues with this resource.
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas
State Energy Conservation Office:energy Sources: Biomass Energy From Agriculture
Texas has the potential for becoming a leading provider of biomass energy due to its agricultural industry. Some crops produced in Texas, such as canola, switchgrass, sorghum, and sugarcane, have been identified as energy crops that...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Energy From Matter
The history of energy being transformed from matter is provided at this site. The information starts at Einstein's formula, then discussions fusion, future energy sources, fission, and nuclear reactors.
US Department of Energy
U.s. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Access to information, policy initiatives, advice, and analysis on issues of energy efficiency and renewable energy, from the U.S. Department of Energy. Its network is responsible for tracking the technological, economic, and...
Other
First Energy: The Electric Avenue: Energy Fun Factory
Here, students can learn all about energy sources and electricity. Activities include games and calculating energy costs in their homes.
Other
International Institute for Sustainable Development: Energy
Learn what the International Institute for Sustainable Development is doing in Canada to help ensure that clean, alternative energy sources are used in the future.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: "Renewable Energy"
WLVT PBS 39 explores how a family in Berks County, Pennsylvania has put much of the renewable energy resources to work on their farm. All of these technologies were showcased at the Renewable Energy Sustainable Living Festival for the...
Other
Pembina Institute: Renewable Energy
Pembina Institute, a well respected Canadian research organization, has posted a variety of reports on renewable energy and energy efficiency here. Many of them respond to or make recommendations on federal and provincial government...
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Our Energy Sources: Electricity
Electricity is considered a secondary energy source because it is generated from other sources such as water and wind. Learn about electricity demand in the U.S. as well as the challenges we face in the future to continue to provide...
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Our Energy System
This interactive presents the many sources of energy in the United States, showing in a flow chart how much of each type of energy is used. Pop-up windows provide more information at the different branches in the chart.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Timelines
Research different types of fuel to see when major developments occured in their use. Fourteen different types of fuels can be researched, including fossil fuels and alternative fuels.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Background Information for Energy
Energy! What do you know about it? Use this terrific site to find out everything about it through a series of Q&As. Educators will find useful lesson plans at the related Teacher's site.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids
This comprehensive lesson teaches all about energy, including the different forms, the periodic table, history of human energy use and production, and energy units. It contains an interactive energy calculator, games and activities, and...
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