Mystery Science: Where Does Energy Come From?
Mystery Science

In this Mystery, students analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different sources of energy, including burnable fuels and alternative (renewable) energies.

OLogy: Rising CO2
OLogy (American Museum of Natural History)

Explore the connections between technology, population and rising atmospheric CO2.

Science Vs: Fracking
Science Vs

Is fracking really a disaster unfolding?

Science Vs: 100% Renewable Energy - Can We Do It?
Science Vs

Can America go 100% renewable by 2050? Does the technology already exist?

California Academy of Sciences: Fossil Fuels - Air Pollution and the Greenhouse Effect
California Academy of Sciences

In these two activities, students will explore two consequences of burning fossil fuels: air pollution and the greenhouse effect.

California Academy of Sciences: Fossil Fuels - Chocolate Chip Mining
California Academy of Sciences

The problems with using fossil fuels starts with extraction. In this activity, students “mine” chocolate chips out of cookies to demonstrate the effects mining can have on habitats.

California Academy of Sciences: Optimal and Sustainable - Renewable Energy Revamp
California Academy of Sciences

What factors and constraints do we have to consider when designing a renewable energy plan for a community?

California Academy of Sciences: Flipside Science - Exploring Energy: Designing a Brighter Future
California Academy of Sciences

In this Flipside Science unit, designed for a middle school audience, we’ll explore environmental issues related to energy use and conservation.

Environmental Protection Agency: Energy and Climate Change Research
Environmental Protection Agency

EPA researchers are improving our understanding of how changes in energy production and use can impact climate change and the environment and how climate change can impact energy production.

Environmental Protection Agency: Gasoline and Diesel Advanced Technology Vehicles
Environmental Protection Agency

Since conventional vehicles still make up the majority of new vehicles purchased, and will continue to do so in the years to come, it may be good for you, your wallet, and the environment to learn about some of these newer options now available on the dealership lot.