National Geographic
National Geographic: Evaluating Other Energy Sources
A comprehensive lesson where students examine the different costs and benefits associated with renewable and nonrenewable sources of electricity. Includes a 22-question interactive module where they look at real-world data and images...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: America's Energy Addiction
In a February, 2006, report, NewsHour presents a discussion of George W. Bush's energy policy, rising gas prices, alternative energy sources, etc. Transcript, audio and video of report are available.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Growing Green: How to Extract Energy From Grass
In this energy science fair project, the student will experiment with three types of grasses and determine which variety yields the highest amount of biomass. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
Next.cc
Next: Solar Energy
Engage in the activities provided to learn how you can use the sun as a source of energy. Click on the links for further exploration.
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.
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Next: Energy
Multiple activities explore and explain the different forms of energy, the ability to do work.
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...
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...
PBS
Pbs Nova: The Big Energy Gamble
While most people believe that global warming is a reality, Marlo Lewis, Jr. is a skeptic. Lewis is with the Competitive Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. In this interview, he questions the California initiative to lower...
US Department of Energy
U.s. Department of Energy: Water Power Program: Types of Hydropower Plants
Learn about the three types of hydroelectric power plants used to capture the energy from water at a hydropower dam site.
US Department of Energy
U.s. Department of Energy: Coal: Our Most Abundant Fuel
The U.S. has enough coal to last for the next 200-300 years. So why are we not using more of it? This article describes the different types or "ranks" of coal, the history, and the problems with burning coal for energy.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Energy and Work Amusement Park Style
This is a instructional activity 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...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy Detectives at Work
Students search for clues of energy around them. They use what they find to create their own definition of energy. They also relate their energy clues to the engineering products they encounter every day.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Renewable Energy
In this lesson, students are introduced to the types of renewable energy resources. They are involved in activities to help them understand the transformation of energy (solar, water and wind) into electricity. Students explore the...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Solar Energy
What is solar energy? Learn about solar heating, solar electricity generation, and the advantages and disadvantages of solar power.
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Next: Wind Power
Engage in the activities provided to learn how the wind is an important source of energy. Click on the links for further exploration
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Sources
Find out about energy resources, and what it means to be renewable and nonrenewable sources.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Renewable Energy: Wind
Mankind has used the wind as an energy source for thousands of years. Discover other ways the wind is used to make energy.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Catch the Wave!
In this energy science fair project, the student will use ocean buoy data to determine if any locations along the coasts of the United States are appropriate for building wave energy power systems.
Other
American Coal Foundation: Lesson Plan: Coal Supply and Demand
In this one period lesson, students will learn the relationship between supply and demand for natural resources such as coal, and explore how these conditions affect the cost of energy.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Solar Energy Facts
Explains what solar energy is used for and how it works, photovoltaic cells, and concentrated solar power.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Smart Inventions
Describes the use of electricity and of solar energy to power a vehicle.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Lesson 2: The Ideal Energy Source
Eating right and exercise is the key to a healthy lifestyle. In this lesson, you will explore carbohydrates, fiber, and ways to balance nutritional needs with physical activity energy expenditure.
Other
Energy Resources: Hydro Electric Power
Alternative forms of energy site showcases Hydro-electric power. Discover how it works, it's advantages and disadvantages as well as whether or not it's considered to be a renewable resource.
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