Wind power is a clean and renewable energy source. But problems associated with this form of energy mean wind power currently only generates a tiny percentage of our electricity. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Wind...

How dams, tidal power and wave power work to generate electricity. What are the pros and cons? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Hydropower uses the power of moving water as a source of energy. Dams, tidal power and...

Explore whether the production of palm-oil biodiesel is sustainable. Do the positive impacts for farmers and consumers outweigh the negative impacts on the rainforest environment? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Palm...

The Sun has the potential to meet all our energy needs, if only we could harness it efficiently. Why is it so difficult to efficiently convert and store this energy? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The Sun provides...

How is this powerful and controversial energy source produced? Do the advantages outweigh the dangers of nuclear power? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Nuclear power is created using uranium, and small amounts can...

Nuclear fission is the process used in nuclear power plants, which creates radioactive nuclear waste that is hazardous to humans. Discover how this nuclear waste is disposed of and stored. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning...

Despite being a clean, renewable source of energy, wind farms attract dissent. Discover the downside to the construction of wind farms and why some people are upset about their use. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points....

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A Twig Tidbit Film - Pixelate. A pixelated image unscrambles. The children have to guess what it is.

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Find out how sugar cane can be used as fuel for cars.
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Find out how wind turbines transform kinetic energy into electricity.
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Learn about the up and coming form of energy – solar power!
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Explore the ways in which scientists are developing new sources of energy.
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Investigate the pros and cons of non-renewable and renewable energy sources.
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This video explores how energy and fuels are derived from natural resources. Special attention is given to how these energy resources affect the enviornment. In this activity students will investigate and describe energy resources. They...

The small Scottish island of Eigg is on a mission to achieve 100% renewable energy production. The islanders took control of their land from an absentee private owner, allowing them to implement an innovative renewable energy system...

Dr. Forrester explains that in order to preserve our natural resources, it is important to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Doing so will help to save energy costs and preserve the environment.