Other
Chewonki Foundation: Pathways to a Sustainable Future: Renewable Energy
Information on different forms of renewable energy with links for student projects, resources for teachers, and links to related resources.
Other
Catching Sunshine
Teachers can enroll their class in this online 'Science-athon.' Students design and build a solar collector, and over a period of several days, collect data and enter it into an online database.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: Transmitting Energy to the Surface
Take a look at solar energy. What factors affect the energy transmitted from the sun to Earth?
Physics4kids
Physics 4 Kids: Em Radiation Quiz
Take this ten multiple choice question quiz on EM radiation.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Solar Energy
Kids learn about solar energy and how this renewable power can help the environment. Teach students about solar cells and using the sun for heat.
EL Education
El Education: Renewing Our Future
After completing research and field-work, students create a calendar with photographs, illustrations, and information about four different types of renewable energy: solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass.
Other
Review Game Zone: Earth/environmental Science Ncfe Review Part 1
Take this 10 multiple choice question quiz on earth and environmental science.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Energy From the Sun
[Free Registration/Login Required] Energy from the sun causes great things to happen on Earth from the water cycle to wind and waves. This flipchart includes video clips and student assessment.
Other
Solar Cooking Archive
This website is brought to you by Solar Cookers International. You can view the site in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. Check out how to build different types of solar cookers.
Kidport
Kidport: Light
Did you know that light is a form of energy and always travels in a straight line? Discover some more interesting facts about light.
Other
Renewable Energy World: Solar and Renewable Energy Trends in 2017
The solar and renewable energy industries are constantly evolving - and sometimes changing abruptly - and this will continue in the new year that is upon us. Find out what can be expected from 2017.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Feel the Power
Students are asked to explain how the sun is a major source of energy. [0:32]
NASA
Nasa: Helios, the Solar Powered High Flyer
This site is an article on, "Helios can fly higher than any other airplane! And it uses only the Sun's energy for fuel!"
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Solar Energy
What is solar energy? Learn about solar heating, solar electricity generation, and the advantages and disadvantages of solar power.
SMART Technologies
Smart: The Sun
This lesson students learn about the sun including parts of the sun and sun spots.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Solar Power Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about solar energy, how it is harnessed, and its benefits and disadvantages. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Solar Energy on Earth Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the energy we receive from the Sun. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Museum of Science
The Atoms Family
Let this classic family of monsters guide you as you learn about energy. Interactive exercises, experiments, and demonstrations help to build knowledge and raise questions.
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.
Other
Warm Air: Solar Heating
Solar heating systems and their operation are described, and their benefits, both economic and environmental are discussed in detail.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Solar Energy
A large row of solar energy panels can be seen in this photo. As they face the sun they absorb the solar energy which can then be turned into electricity and used to power any number of useful objects.