General
National Biological Information Infrastructure - offers an awesome search engine for locating resources on global warming, renewable energy, non-renewable energy, and more. Their search feature allows for results to be quickly refined. For example: Global warming results offers refinement by general education information (19 results) Endangered Species (15 results). The site also offers a pre-view of the website allowing you to see the website and actively click on links without leaving the search result page.
National Biological Information Infrastructure. (n.d.). Retrieved November 14, 2009, from www.nbii.gov/
National Biological Information Infrastructure. (n.d.). Retrieved November 14, 2009, from www.nbii.gov/
Energy
Office of Fossil Energy- This website is a great source for information on fossil fuels. It provides background information on the formation and mining of fossil fuels, as well as efforts to decrease the environmental impact of these fuels. Consumption statistics and regulatory information are available. Links to Clean Coal & Natural Gas Power Systems, Hydrogen & Other Clean Fuels, Oil & Natural Gas Supply and Delivery, Natural Gas Regulations, and US Oil Reserves are also provided.
DOE - Fossil Energy: Office of Fossil Energy Home Page. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2009, from http://www.fe.doe.gov/
US Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network website provides background information and Internet resources for alternative/renewable energy technologies and conservation of traditional energy supplies. Links to programs on Biomass, Geothermal, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells, Solar, Vehicles, Wind & Hydopower are just a few categories offered. Tips on saving energy and calculating your carbon foot print, an 'ask a question' area provide other resources. This site is a must use if researching renewable energy.
U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) (n.d.). Retrieved November 10, 2009, from http://www.eere.energy.gov/
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EERE) Multimedia website offers animations, photographs, videos, and audio files. Some of the animations offered are- How Geothermal Power Plants Work, Hydrogen: How Fuel Cells Work, Greening Your Home and more. The photographs area supplies images from 10 different DOE national laboratories such as Argon. The video section contains videos that explain certain aspects of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. The videos also demonstrate technologies, research, and program activities within EERE. The Audio section offers podcast and public service announcements.
EERE: Multimedia Home Page. (n.d.). EERE: EERE Server Maintenance. Retrieved November 10, 2009, from http://www1.eere.energy.gov/multimedia/
Energy for Kids- website provides links to information divided by: What is Energy? (energy basics, forms, units, periodic table, and energy calculators), Energy Sources (nonrenewable, renewable, electricity, and hydrogen), Using and Saving Energy (Energy use basics, Use: in homes, in commercial buildings, in industries, for transportation, Saving energy, and Recycling), History of Energy (timelines and famous people) Games & Activities (riddles, slang, puzzles, science fair experiments, things to do, and a quiz), Calculators & Tools, and a Glossary.
EIA Energy Kids - Energy Kids: Energy Information Administration. (n.d.). Under Construction. Retrieved November 10, 2009, from http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration- two comprehensive videos. Energy from the Ocean- focuses on capturing and using waves, tides, and heat (ocean thermal energy conversion) as sources to generate renewable energy. The video also discusses both benefits and problems. There are activities available for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversions and Methane Hydrates. The second video, Global Impact, offers information about fossil fuels below the ocean's surface, use of tidal barrages and its impact on the environment, and more details on the ocean's capability to generate energy.
Energy from the Oceans. (n.d.). Monterey Institute for Technology and Education. Retrieved November 14, 2009, from http://www.learningdemo.com/noaa/lesson11.html
Control The Nuclear Power Plant by Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden provides a simulation that allows you to control a nuclear power plant during the failure of one or more components. You can open and close valves, start and stop pumps, and change the position of moderator rods as you attempt to stabilize the reactor.
Eriksson, H. (n.d.). Nuclear Power Plant Demonstration. Retrieved November 15, 2009, from http://www.ida.liu.se/~her/npp/
DOE - Fossil Energy: Office of Fossil Energy Home Page. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2009, from http://www.fe.doe.gov/
US Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network website provides background information and Internet resources for alternative/renewable energy technologies and conservation of traditional energy supplies. Links to programs on Biomass, Geothermal, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells, Solar, Vehicles, Wind & Hydopower are just a few categories offered. Tips on saving energy and calculating your carbon foot print, an 'ask a question' area provide other resources. This site is a must use if researching renewable energy.
U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) (n.d.). Retrieved November 10, 2009, from http://www.eere.energy.gov/
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EERE) Multimedia website offers animations, photographs, videos, and audio files. Some of the animations offered are- How Geothermal Power Plants Work, Hydrogen: How Fuel Cells Work, Greening Your Home and more. The photographs area supplies images from 10 different DOE national laboratories such as Argon. The video section contains videos that explain certain aspects of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. The videos also demonstrate technologies, research, and program activities within EERE. The Audio section offers podcast and public service announcements.
EERE: Multimedia Home Page. (n.d.). EERE: EERE Server Maintenance. Retrieved November 10, 2009, from http://www1.eere.energy.gov/multimedia/
Energy for Kids- website provides links to information divided by: What is Energy? (energy basics, forms, units, periodic table, and energy calculators), Energy Sources (nonrenewable, renewable, electricity, and hydrogen), Using and Saving Energy (Energy use basics, Use: in homes, in commercial buildings, in industries, for transportation, Saving energy, and Recycling), History of Energy (timelines and famous people) Games & Activities (riddles, slang, puzzles, science fair experiments, things to do, and a quiz), Calculators & Tools, and a Glossary.
EIA Energy Kids - Energy Kids: Energy Information Administration. (n.d.). Under Construction. Retrieved November 10, 2009, from http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration- two comprehensive videos. Energy from the Ocean- focuses on capturing and using waves, tides, and heat (ocean thermal energy conversion) as sources to generate renewable energy. The video also discusses both benefits and problems. There are activities available for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversions and Methane Hydrates. The second video, Global Impact, offers information about fossil fuels below the ocean's surface, use of tidal barrages and its impact on the environment, and more details on the ocean's capability to generate energy.
Energy from the Oceans. (n.d.). Monterey Institute for Technology and Education. Retrieved November 14, 2009, from http://www.learningdemo.com/noaa/lesson11.html
Control The Nuclear Power Plant by Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden provides a simulation that allows you to control a nuclear power plant during the failure of one or more components. You can open and close valves, start and stop pumps, and change the position of moderator rods as you attempt to stabilize the reactor.
Eriksson, H. (n.d.). Nuclear Power Plant Demonstration. Retrieved November 15, 2009, from http://www.ida.liu.se/~her/npp/
Global Warming and Pollution
EPA Student Center provides information on Air, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecosystems, Waste & Recycling, and Water. There are also games, videos, and quizzes. The site offers suggestions on how you can make a difference by offering ideas on starting environmental projects and the Exploring Your Neighborhood page offers ideas and suggestion on how you can become involved in protecting your community (make sure you look at the TEACH: Environment section which offers water pollution information on the Great Lakes).
EPA Student Center. (n.d.). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved November 15, 2009, from http://www.epa.gov/students/
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration- website offers two comprehensive videos. Ocean Pollution- focuses on trash, toxins (bio-magnification process), oil, and noise pollution. The second video, Global Impact, offers more information on the effect pollution by humans has on the ocean.
Ocean Pollution. (n.d.). Monterey Institute for Technology and Education. Retrieved November 10, 2009, from http://www.learningdemo.com/noaa/lesson13.html
EPA Student Center. (n.d.). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved November 15, 2009, from http://www.epa.gov/students/
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration- website offers two comprehensive videos. Ocean Pollution- focuses on trash, toxins (bio-magnification process), oil, and noise pollution. The second video, Global Impact, offers more information on the effect pollution by humans has on the ocean.
Ocean Pollution. (n.d.). Monterey Institute for Technology and Education. Retrieved November 10, 2009, from http://www.learningdemo.com/noaa/lesson13.html
Going Green
EPA Waste – Resource Conservation- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – offers information on water, conservation, recycling, reduce & reuse, composting, recycling industrial materials, laws & regulations, and more. Make sure you check out the Planet Protectors section (click on your grade level on the left) which offers ideas and resources on how you can become involved with improving the world around you by making less trash. (They offer free clip art and photos that you can use in your project!)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | Resource Conservation | US EPA. (n.d.). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved November 10, 2009, from http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/rrr/index.htm
Recycle City – is a game with an interactive story book and puzzles that will show you hundreds of ways a whole town can reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Recycle City. (2003, October 31). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved November 13, 2009, from http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/
The Sierra Club - is an organization that promotes the protection and conservation of the earth's natural resources. Their climate recovery page contains links to campaigns on: Beyond Coal, Clean Energy Solutions, Climate, Green Transportation, Resilient Habitats, and Safegaurding Communities. This is a great resource if you are wanting to find out how you can make a change.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | Resource Conservation | US EPA. (n.d.). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved November 10, 2009, from http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/rrr/index.htm
Recycle City – is a game with an interactive story book and puzzles that will show you hundreds of ways a whole town can reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Recycle City. (2003, October 31). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved November 13, 2009, from http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/
The Sierra Club - is an organization that promotes the protection and conservation of the earth's natural resources. Their climate recovery page contains links to campaigns on: Beyond Coal, Clean Energy Solutions, Climate, Green Transportation, Resilient Habitats, and Safegaurding Communities. This is a great resource if you are wanting to find out how you can make a change.