Students will use this activity to determine what keeps our bones strong. Soaking the bones in vinegar will remove the calcium from the bones causing them to become soft and rubbery. Students will find that when we age, calcium is...

Posters are provided for several different energy conversion systems. Students are provided with cards that give the name and a description of each of the components in an energy system. They match these with the figures on the diagram....

Several activities are included to teach and research the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources and various energy resources. Young scholars work with a quantitative, but simple model of energy resources to show how...

Keeping the power moving to houses and businesses is the job of the power plant operator. Whether the power comes from hyrdroelectric, nuclear, or coal energy, the power plant operator needs to know how to keep the turbines moving. This...

The official website for Union of Concerned Scientists provides information on environmental issues and suggestions on actions people can take to curb environmental harm.

A comprehensive site about the Green Peace organization.

The quest for energy has always been a balancing act. As humans have gained greater control over their environment, they've found abundant resources - and faced numerous challenges. This article traces the history of our quest for energy.

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Physicist as a career is a very broad spectrum. This site from Science Buddies relates the general requirements and education needed to be a physicist and lists the many sub-fields in which physicists can specialize. Included is a video...

Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia definition of a rocket, including information on rocket history, size, types, and more.

Use this resource to find answers to frequently asked questions about earthquakes.