TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: What Is Energy?
With an introduction to the ideas of energy, students discuss specific types of energy and the practical sources of energy. Hands-on activities help them identify types of energy in their surroundings and enhance their understanding of...
Other
Energy Resources: Hydro Electric Power
Alternative forms of energy site showcases Hydro-electric power. Discover how it works, it's advantages and disadvantages as well as whether or not it's considered to be a renewable resource.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Renewable Energy Scientist
A conversation with Tom Zambrano, a scientist who studies wind and ocean energy.
Other
David Suzuki Foundation: Climate Solutions
People power is the key to accelerating renewable energy in our homes and throughout our country. By acting together, we can drive real change in Canada that results in cleaner air, healthier communities and sustainable energy systems.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Renewable Sources: Geothermal
Geothermal energy is being used today on a small scale but is an appealing alternative to other sources of energy as it has little impact on the environment. This source of energy and how we are harnessing it are described here.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Renewable Sources: Solar
Solar energy is an appealing alternative to conventional sources of energy because it produces no greenhouse gases. An overview of its advantages and disadvantages is presented here.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Super Solar Cells
An understandable description of modern research that is currently being conducted to develop a more efficient photovoltaic (solar energy) cell. It also contains links to other pages on renewable energy sources.
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Solar Energy
Learn about the history of solar energy, and how the energy is converted into usable electricity.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: From Trash to Gas: Biomass Energy
Have you ever dreamed of a world where you could take the scraps from last night's dinner and toss them into your car's fuel tank and make gas? Well, we're not quite in "Back to the Future" yet, but in this energy science fair project,...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Growing Green: How to Extract Energy From Grass
In this energy science fair project, the student will experiment with three types of grasses and determine which variety yields the highest amount of biomass. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
Other
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Wind Energy [Pdf]
Chapter 11 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at wind energy, its history, and how it is used. The wind power industry in Texas is described, its economic importance, how it is produced and transmitted, and its...
US Department of Energy
U.s. Department of Energy: Coal: Our Most Abundant Fuel
The U.S. has enough coal to last for the next 200-300 years. So why are we not using more of it? This article describes the different types or "ranks" of coal, the history, and the problems with burning coal for energy.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Human Impact
In this comprehensive interactive tutorial you will learn how we can reduce our carbon footprint by using alternate energy sources.
Other
Accenture: Reinventing Oil and Gas for a New Energy Era
With energy systems becoming decarbonized, digitalized, and demand-driven, this report explores how disruption is changing oil and gas. Discover how oil companies can respond by reinventing and redefining their purpose to drive the...
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Timelines: Solar Thermal
Timeline of key milestones in the use of solar power as a source of renewable energy.
NASA
Nasa: Exploring Climate Change
Test your knowledge of energy and its role in Earth's climate system with these interactive quizzes.
Other
Rew: Us Energy Department Funds Low Carbon Jet Fuel Demonstration Plant
An approval from the U.S. Energy Department will financially allow further development and testing of low-carbon fuel.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Powering the u.s.
This lesson provides students with an overview of the electric power industry in the United States. Students also become familiar with the environmental impacts associated with a variety of energy sources.
Other
Carbon Footprint: Co2 Reduction: Green Energy
Carbon Footprint, Ltd. offers an overview of renewable energy and its use will help reduce your carbon footprint.
Climate Literacy
Clean: Going for a Spin Making a Model Steam Turbine
Learners explore how various energy sources can be used to cause a turbine to rotate and then generate electricity with a magnet.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Aren't We Only Using Solar Power?
Solar power is cheaper and more sustainable than our current coal-fueled power plants, so why haven't we made the switch? The real culprits here are the clouds, which make solar power difficult to control. Alexandros George Charalambides...
US Senate
U.s. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
The responsibilities of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources oversees important legislation in Congress and has distinguished itself as among the most nonpartisan in the Senate.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Renewable Versus Non Renewable Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguishes between renewable and nonrenewable resources.