Sophia: Energy Advances: Lesson 1

Students study thermal energy and energy transfer to sea ice processes. In this energy transfer instructional activity, students make their own ice cream and discuss energy transfer and thermal energy. Students view a radiation overhead...

Non-renewable resources will not last forever, so what are the next steps when it comes to energy? Luckily, renewable energy resources exist to create our electricity. The video explains how wind and water energy can be transferred to...

This lesson will describe the trade-offs involved when technological developments impact the way we use energy, natural resources, or synthetic materials. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Energy Advances."

This lesson will describe the trade-offs involved when technological developments impact the way we use energy, natural resources, or synthetic materials. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Energy Advances."

This lesson will describe the trade-offs involved when technological developments impact the way we use energy, natural resources, or synthetic materials. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Energy Advances."

Can our energy resources keep up with our ever-growing population? Science scholars learn the basics of energy and Earth's energy resources during an electrifying instructional activity. The resource combines video clips and an...

Using the resource is probably the most efficient way to learn about efficiency. The 18th installment of a 25-part Energy Systems and Solutions unit has pupils investigate energy efficiency through discussions and associated activities....

This lesson will explain the advantages and disadvantages of generating electricity from various forms of energy. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Energy Forms."

Keep calm and half pipe. An exciting simulation teaches pupils about energy transfer from potential to kinetic and thermal as a skater moves through a half pipe or other track. After a brief introduction, scholars can build their own...

One day's worth of sunlight can supply everyone on Earth with electricity for a year! Why, then, do we find ourselves in an energy crisis? Shine a light on solar energy with a short lesson and video. As part of a larger energy unit from...