An introductory lesson describing the definition of energy, and highlighting different sources of usable energy.

The claim tester gang comes face-to-face with Orx-30. This comic focuses around the topic of sustainable forms of energy.

Explains, in scientific terms, what hydroelectric energy is and how it is produced. Discusses the lifespan of a hydroelectric facility, the risks and adverse effects of producing hydroelectricity, and how this form compares with other...

This lesson focuses on the scarce and non-renewable nature of fossil fuels in order to stimulate student thinking about energy conservation. It emphasizes the fact that saving energy can be good for the wallet as well as the earth's...

Information about renewable energy and how the world's energy system must continue to transform in order to combat climate change. Presents statistics about what different countries are doing to use more and more renewable energy...

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...

A good primer on non-renewable energy sources. Covers the overall advantages and disadvantages, and discusses the different types and their pros and cons. Includes a slideshow with captions.

Pembina Institute, a well respected Canadian research organization, has posted a variety of reports on renewable energy and energy efficiency here. Many of them respond to or make recommendations on federal and provincial government...

Of the renewable energy sources that generate electricity, hydropower is the most often used. Learn other interesting facts about hydropower as the pictorial illustrations bring the information to life.

Explains what landfill gas is, some of its applications, and how Texas is harnessing it as a source of renewable energy.

Chapter 20 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at power generated from the ocean, its history, and uses. This is a source that has been minimally developed in Texas and is unlikely to develop in the near future. It...

Chapter 10 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It examines solar energy, its history, and how it is used. The solar power industry in Texas is described, its economic importance, methods of producing it, and how it is...

Chapter 21 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at geothermal energy, its history, and uses. The economic impact of geothermal energy in Texas is described, and its production, transmission, and availability. Also looks...

Sources of biomass fuel are described, ways it is used, and the economic opportunities available to Texas farmers and industries that produce biomass fuels.

A slideshow and a short quiz on the different types of renewable energy sources.

An approval from the U.S. Energy Department will financially allow further development and testing of low-carbon fuel.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the need for renewable, natural energy sources for the future. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

A cooperative learning activity using the Gallery Walk Strategy to enrich student understanding of the complex nature of solving our nation's energy needs.

Natascia Radice describes the process of turning used cooking oil into useful biodiesel. [4:15]

Inspired by Hemispheres' 2004 Teachers' Summer Institute, People and Place: Human-Geographic Relations, this curriculum unit was designed to address human adaptation to and modification of the environment. How have humans adjusted to...

Electricity is a very convenient form of energy that can be generated using different energy resources. Some of these resources are renewable and some are non-renewable. Each resource has advantages and disadvantages. A link to a test is...

Looks at types of natural resources that can be used for energy, and the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.

In this lesson students will compare and contrast regional energy production of 5 different US regions, including California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. Students will also analyze production and consumption data of US...

A basic guide for ways to be more energy-efficient and to use more renewable energy sources in a building. These include methods of reducing heat or cool air loss, ways of harnessing solar energy, and using the wind for ventilation.