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California Energy Commission: Science Projects
A number of electrical, nuclear, solar, and wind science projects and energy activities are described on this page, with links to each activity.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Nonrenewable Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that is consumed or used up faster than it can be made by nature. Two main types of nonrenewable resources are fossil...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Nuclear Energy and Fission
Kids learn about nuclear energy and fission in the science of physics including E=mc2, power plants, uses of nuclear power, and fusion.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines nuclear fusion in stars and simulated in particle accelerators.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines nuclear fusion in stars and simulated in particle accelerators.
Kidport
Kidport Reference Library: Energy
A simple introduction to energy, offering information on hydro-electric energy, fossil fuels, nuclear power, solar energy, and wind energy.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Background Information for Energy
Energy! What do you know about it? Use this terrific site to find out everything about it through a series of Q&As. Educators will find useful lesson plans at the related Teacher's site.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Radiation / Half Life
The students will evaluate their personal radiation dose. They will develop an understanding of the term radiation and how it relates to everyday life. The will simulate how radioactive material decays and apply the term half-life....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Power Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the energy in stars. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Atomic Bomb Facts
Discusses lost nuclear weapons, the power of an atomic bomb, the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the development of the atomic bomb, the making of the hydrogen bomb, the detonation of a hydrogen bomb by Russia in 1961, and the status...
University of Arizona
Pulse: Powerful Explorations of Health and Energy
A cross curricular unit where students simulate an energy task meeting to discuss protecting human health through energy policies. The unit covers content for twelfth grade in math, physics, language arts, and government. Topics reviewed...
Other
Uso Eficiente De Energia Electrica
Learn about the efficient use of electric energy in Spanish. See the products and services responsible for saving energy.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Electricity
Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge. It is a secondary energy source which means that we get it from the conversion of other sources of energy, like coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear power and other natural sources, which...
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Our Energy Sources
The many sources of energy production in the United States are described in this overview. Included are traditional sources, renewable sources, and new energy production technologies.
Other
Bsi Education: Alternative Energy
The Applied Science resource consists of practical activities that demonstrate the importance of standard procedures in scientific work. Students examine alternative energy through a variety of activities. Some topics investigated are...
Other
Planet Ark: World Environmental News
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Methods of Generating Electricity
Provides brief descriptions of the different methods used to generate electricity.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy Resources and Systems
Several activities are included to teach and research the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources and various energy resources. Learners work with a quantitative, but simple model of energy resources to show how rapidly...