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Energy Resources
Finding alternative energy sources is a challenge facing the leaders of today and tomorrow. Andy Darvill has created an impressive resource, summarizing various renewable and non-renewable energy resources.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Properties of Fluids in Reservoirs
This investigation will help students understand the physical relationships between natural gas, oil, and water in a reservoir and how these relationships can affect recovery.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Exploring Energy With Gis
In this lesson plan, students will learn how Geographic Information Systems technology is used to locate energy reserves around the Earth. Provides link to website with lessons on using GIS. (Due to site changes, you may need to search...
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Oresome Resources: Mining Helps Make Your House Interactive
An interactive activity for you to find out how much your lifestyle depends on mining. Students select household items and learn facts about their chemical nature, properties and uses, their origins in the Earth, mining, and production.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Physical Science: Energy Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses nonrenewable and renewable energy resources. Outlines world energy use and ways to conserve energy.
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Alliance to Save Energy: Educator Lesson Plans
A series of teacher lesson plans for various grade levels. Topics pertain to insulation (among other things) and other energy conservation and energy efficiency topics. Can be easily adapted for a student project or lab investigation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Introduction to Energy Resources Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on energy resources. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fourth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Positive Energy
A novel idea for converting solar energy to electrical energy. A brief discussion of solar energy collection in space via satellites.
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Energy Resources: Geothermal Power
This site was put together by a science teacher and provides a very nice introduction to how geothermal powered energy resources may be used. Discusses advantages and disadvantages.
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Open2.net: Ecosphere
Designed by the Open University and the BBC, this website from Open2.net explores ecosystems. Included is a lengthy discussion on closed ecosystems and their importance to research, as well as a virtual ecosystem, an interactive showcase...
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory: Geothermal Heat Pump Basics
Basic information about how these heat pumps function and where they can be used.