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Bsi Education: Alternative Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Evaluating Other Energy Sources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A comprehensive lesson where students examine the different costs and benefits associated with renewable and nonrenewable sources of electricity. Includes a 22-question interactive module where they look at real-world data and images...
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The National Academies: What You Need to Know About Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
This very comprehensive site aims to provide the latest, most accurate information available about energy, its consumption, sources of energy, alternative energy, impact on the environment, and conservation. One section focuses on the...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Fat a Concentrated Energy Source

For Students 9th - 10th
Through these lesson plans, students explore and discuss the role of dietary fat as an important energy source. In addition to providing detailed instructions for teachers, this website includes all the handouts and charts needed to...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Earth's Energy Sources (Pre Assessment)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A pre-assessment at the beginning of a unit on global atmospheric change. It checks understanding of issues around climate change and the impact it has on the environment and on human health. The lesson and accompanying slideshow can...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: World Energy Use

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on work and energy in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter covers the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy resources, the growth in the world's energy consumption, and the link between energy use...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Environmental Science: Mineral and Energy Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore the topics of mineral extraction, renewable and nonrenewable resources, and hazardous wastes in this comprehensive, interactive module.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Energy From Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of energy being transformed from matter is provided at this site. The information starts at Einstein's formula, then discussions fusion, future energy sources, fission, and nuclear reactors.
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US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Sources

For Students 4th - 9th
Find out about energy resources, and what it means to be renewable and nonrenewable sources.
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Energy Resources

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Energy Forms and Changes

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how heating and cooling iron, brick, and water adds or removes energy. See how energy is transferred between objects. Build your own system, with energy sources, changers, and users. Track and visualize how energy flows and...
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American Coal Foundation: Lesson Plan: Conserving Electric Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Lesson plan focuses on electricity use and energy consumption, while engaging students in a hands-on activity that helps them comprehend the effects of regulation and conserving energy resources.
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Presidential Rhetoric: George W. Bush: Energy Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush discusses his energy policy, American's dependence on oil and alternative fuel in this April, 2006, speech.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: America's Energy Addiction

For Students 9th - 10th
In a February, 2006, report, NewsHour presents a discussion of George W. Bush's energy policy, rising gas prices, alternative energy sources, etc. Transcript, audio and video of report are available.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy Conservation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the idea that energy use impacts the environment and our wallets. They discuss different types of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, as well as the impacts of energy consumption. Through a series of...
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Environduck

Enviroduck: Green Transportation Alternative Fuels for Cars and Vehicles

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how alternative fuels such as ethanol can help make cars and vehicles greener for the environment.
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US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Renewable Geothermal Energy Energy From the Earth's Core

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that the earth produces incredible amounts of heat or geothermal energy? This heat can escape in dramatic volcano eruptions, but it can also escape as steam through geysers and other sources. Learn how this heat can be...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Growing Green: How to Extract Energy From Grass

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Coal: Our Most Abundant Fuel

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Tireless Tides: Extracting Energy From Ocean Tides

For Students 6th - 8th
Renewable energy is the energy that is extracted from natural sources, such the Sun (solar), earth (geothermal), wind, and water (hydropower). These sources are renewable because they can be replenished by the same natural sources within...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Renewable vs. Non Renewable Energy Resources Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about renewable and nonrenewable resources. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Non Renewable Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn what non-renewable energy is and the different types.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Energy and Work Amusement Park Style

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a instructional activity presenting energy and work. It covers: types of energy, forms of energy, work, law of conservation of energy, and renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. In the activities section, one will find links...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Renewable Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students are introduced to the types of renewable energy resources. They are involved in activities to help them understand the transformation of energy (solar, water and wind) into electricity. Students explore the...

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