Powering On

POWERING ON

Mrs Mac's HSIE Pages Coal and Gas Electricity Solar Energy Wind

What is power?

It can be called a 'force' or 'energy'.

What types of power are there?

Coal, petrol, gas, electricity, nuclear, solar and wind

Not all these power sources can be used again and again (renewable). Some are found under the earth and ocean and once they are used, they are gone forever.

Many are also expensive to make or use and unhealthy for the environment.

How do we use power?

	to heat water
	to heat or cool homes
	light
	use machines in the home - TV, washing machine, fridge etc
	to power machines in industry to make things
	to make transport run - cars, trains, planes, tractors, ships
	to make electricity

Follow the links above to find out more about the different types of power.

Here are some great 'Energy Projects' your class might like to try!

http://powerhousekids.com/stellent2/groups/public/documents/pub/phk_fg_001535.hcsp#TopOfPage

For Teachers:

Some links for further information may be found at:

http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/energy/main.html

http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/nuclearenergy.htm

http://www.kathimitchell.com/energy.htm