TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Fuel Mystery Dis Solved!
In this activity, students investigate the simulated use of solid rocket fuel by using an antacid tablet. Students observe the effect that surface area and temperature has on chemical reactions. Also, students compare the reaction time...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Blast Off
Rockets need a lot of thrust to get into space. In this instructional activity, young scholars learn how rocket thrust is generated with propellant. The two types of propellants are discussed and relation to their use on rockets is...
Other
Rusty Iron Workshop: Antique Stationary Engines
This site has great descriptions and pictures of antique machines. Discussions of their horsepower, fuel and uses are all included.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Stars
This page details the life cycle of a star, and includes information on medium-sized and massive stars, plus a glossary and a question.
American University
Deforestation in Madagascar
Gives history of Madagascar's cultural and economic development in relation to its land clearing practices. Cites biological species indigenous to the island, and their imminent destruction. Includes links to several case studies.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Claim Testers: Episode 4 Fueling the Future
The claim tester gang comes face-to-face with Orx-30. This comic focuses around the topic of sustainable forms of energy.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Geography:resources
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart useful for checking students' understanding of the issues and the vocabulary they need to demonstrate their understanding of the geography resources.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Energy Test Review
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a review of energy sources and their uses.
Environduck
Enviroduck: Green Transportation Alternative Fuels for Cars and Vehicles
Learn how alternative fuels such as ethanol can help make cars and vehicles greener for the environment.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Combustion and Flame
Explore the different types of combustion and learn about flames and fuel.