Mr. E. Science
Energy and Power
Teens often display potential energy in class and kinetic in the hallways. This third presentation covers the six types of energy, each in potential and kinetic form. It also covers the Law of Conservation of Energy and Einstein's Theory...
Curated OER
The Space Cadet's Laboratory: Using Electromagnetic Energy to Study Astronomy
Students build their own spectrophotometer to study light. In this physics lesson plan, students explain the dual nature of light. They calculate the angle of incidence and refraction using Snell's law equation.
Curated OER
Do Fast CMEs Produce Intense SPEs?
In this coronal mass ejections and Solar Proton Events worksheet, students create a Venn Diagram to represent given data. They answer 5 questions about the data related to the number of coronal mass ejections and Solar Proton Events...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Mechanics: Energy
Definitions of various forms of energy are presented along with a brief scientific history of energy related concepts.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Waves and Sound
In this module, students investigate the properties and behavior of different types of waves.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Albert Einstein
A truly complete biography of the great man. Some adequate discussion of his theoretical and scientific work, but the accent here is on his personal life. Many anecdotes, many quotes from him, many references and hotlinks to other...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Forms of Energy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online lesson students will investigate examples of kinetic and potential energy and their transformations.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Computerized Axial Tomography
This site from MedicineNet.com gives a CAT Scan description, why they're performed, risks, and patient preparation. A thoughrough explanation of the process is provided.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Conservation of Energy
Learn about the Law of Conservation of Energy.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Forms of Energy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to the seven different forms of energy.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Forms of Energy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to forms of energy including the seven different forms.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Electromagnetic Energy in the Atmosphere Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about electromagnetic waves and how they are classified. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Physical Science: Forms and Changes of Energy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses different forms of energy and how energy changes form.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Invention of the Microwave Oven
Site includes fascinating facts about the invention of the microwave oven by Perry Spencer in 1945.
Other
Characteristics of Energy and Matter
A lengthy page from the Fundamentals of Physical Geography site. Energy is distinguished from matter, and the different forms of energy are identified and discussed. Four types of heat transfer (convection, advection, conduction,...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Light
What is light? Illustrated discussion of the speed of light, how we see colors, and how light helps us.