The Secret Lives of Energy - The Energy Solution

Secret Lives Title - The Energy Solution

Following is a list of web links broken down into categories. These links were compiled by Jessie P. and Roger M., two students from Conestoga High School. Thanks for their efforts.

Energy / Types of Energy / Energy Changes

Energy Matters - A ThinkQuest site that includes programs, information, and libraries.
Kid's Energy Quest - Colorful site including games and pictures.
Energy - Extremely factual, also includes pictures.
Energy Types - Informative concerning coal and petroleum fuels.
Energy All Around - Energy tour for children, colorful and informative.
Users of Energy - Great pictures, graphics, quizzes, and information.
Energy Types - Extremely clear, no extraneous information.
Rube Goldberg Machine Contest - Build your own Rube Goldberg machine.
Glossary of Energy Terms - A to Z
Natural Gas - Information and educational resources.
Imagine The Universe - The electromagnetic spectrum.

Energy Generation / Sources of Energy

Alternative Energy Production -Recommendations for alternative energy generation in your home.
Energy Generation/Fossil Fuel- Includes fuels and nucleaer power, aerial photos and clear information.
Generation of Electricity - Site revolves around clear pictures to explain complex concepts.
Electricity Generation - Clear graphics and pictures create a visual learning experience.
Nuclear Power Plant Demo - Control the nuclear power plant, if you can.

Discussion Topics

Alliance to Save Energy - Help create positive benefits through energy conservation.
Global Warming - The early warning signs.
EPA's Global Warming Site - Lot's of information and a kid's page.
EPA's Kids Global Warming Site - From the above site.
Petroleum - Bunches of charts and graphs on oil reserves.

Conserving Electricity

Appliance efficiency - Informative along with tips and activities.
Efficiency Standards - Very factual and includes many links.
Energy Products Case Study - Clear and organized information.
Conserving Electricity at Home - Great home tips and easy pictures to follow.
Energy Saving Tips - In a list format; great household tips.
Saving Electricity - Informative video clips.
Electronic Green Journal - How to search for information about energy conservation.
Energy Efficiency - Click and go resources.
EcoBridge - Causes of global warming and a set of links.
CATO Speeches - Global Warming - the anatomy of a debate.

Renewable Energy

Mexico Renewable Energy Program - See what Mexico is doing in this area.
Energy Savers - Tips on saving energy and money at home from the US Department of Energy.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory - See what is the latest reseach from the US Department of Energy.
Business Communication Company - News about energy conservation.
Energy Conservation Corporation - Energy saving ideas for companies.
The Energy Outlet - A resource center promoting electrical energy conservation.
Photovoltaics - Informaiton on this solar energy technology from the US Department of Energy.