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Geothermal Energy
View a slideshow to get an extensive overview of how geothermal energy is generated and how it is expressed at the earth's surface. Also discover how geologists locate geothermal hot spots and use them to produce electricity.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Energy Education: Geothermal Gradient
A good, concise explanation of the geothermal gradient and how and why the Earth's temperature gets hotter and hotter with increasing depth. Includes two diagrams showing this and the heat transfer mechanisms that are taking place.
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Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Geothermal Resources in Indiana [Pdf]
Describes how geothermal energy is harnessed in Indiana.
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Colorado Geological Survey: Gradient Map
This site provides geothermal maps of Colorado with the intent being to identify possible sources of geothermal energy. It explains how the temperature measurements were taken and the reasons the results must be considered to be...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Power of Heat Is Right Under Your Feet!
You might know that we are able to get free energy from the Sun, the wind, and water, but we can also get free energy from Earth itself. This source of energy is called geothermal energy and it is all about taking advantage of the heat...
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Energy Resources: Geothermal Power
This site was put together by a science teacher and provides a very nice introduction to how geothermal powered energy resources may be used. Discusses advantages and disadvantages.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Kids and Energy: Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy can be used as an efficient heat source in small end-use applications such as greenhouses, but the consumers have to be located close to the source of heat. Geothermal energy - heat from the earth (in most cases mineral...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Geothermal Energy
What is geothermal energy? Discover how it is obtained and generated and learn about the advantages and disadvantages.
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Geothermal
Find out how geothermal energy is used as a source of usable electricity.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Geothermal Energy
Kids learn about geothermal energy and how this renewable power can help the environment. Teach students about heat pumps and electric plants.
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...
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory: Geothermal Heat Pump Basics
Basic information about how these heat pumps function and where they can be used.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Tour of Park Geology: Hot Springs: Geothermal
Take a tour of some of the most famous hot springs that can be found in the National Parks. Get pictures and information about these spots.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Volcanic Features
This interactive resource adapted from the National Park Service illustrates the variety of landforms and features created by volcanoes. Featured are calderas, craters, fumaroles and other geothermal features, igneous rocks, lava flows,...
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Renewable Resource Data Center (R Re Dc)
This site provides information on renewable energy, including biomass resources, geothermal resources, solar resources, and wind resources.
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University of Texas Arlington: Isostasy, Gravity, Magnetism, and Internal Heat
An in-depth look at how isostasy works and the processes taking place during glaciation and the melting of glaciers. Looks at gravity and the effects of density differences within the crust and mantle, and at Earth's magnetic field and...
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.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Alternative Energy Debate
With a learning team, students choose an alternative energy source such as solar, wind, biofuel, geothermal or other form and research the pros and cons of that energy type. The team then splits into debate teams and draws straws to...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: What Are the Non Wind and Non Solar Renewable Resources in Texas?
An overview of renewable energy resources in Texas, aside from wind and solar energy. Covers hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass.
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Warm Air: Central Air Conditioning
The operation of conventional air conditioners are described. Their parts and the refrigerant/heat exchange cycle is discussed. The use of alternative geothermal systems are explained.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Renewable Energy
Kids learn about renewable energy and how it can help the environment. Teach students about solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Tireless Tides: Extracting Energy From Ocean Tides
Renewable energy is the energy that is extracted from natural sources, such the Sun (solar), earth (geothermal), wind, and water (hydropower). These sources are renewable because they can be replenished by the same natural sources within...
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Sources: Renewable
Learn about renewable energy sources including biomass, which includes biofuels, hydropower, geothermal, wind, and solar.
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Lehigh University: Energy
An inquiry-based science unit for middle school students centered on the world's energy sources. The lessons integrate technology and lab activities while teaching about energy sources, production, and consumption.
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