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All
About Energy Learn all about energy at this site.Includes the energy story, how things work, saving energy, games, quizzes and more |
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Electromagnetic
Spectrum: Radio Waves This eThemes Resource explains how radio waves are a part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Includes information about AM and FM frequencies and how to measure waves. Also includes a biography on Marconi, inventor of the radio. Includes several animated movies, hands-on activities and interactive quizzes |
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Ask
an Energy Expert Use this online form to submit a question to an energy expert. |
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Brain
Pop and Light Watch the movies about light and waves and then take quizzes. |
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Roofus'
Solar and Efficient Neighborhood This is a fun way to learn about solar energy. Take a look into Roofus' home and learn about solar energy. Includes project ideas. |
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Interactive
Energy There are definitions, experiments, and interactive features about energy. |
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Atoms
Family This is a fun, interactive site about energy. The online activities are organized by grade level. |
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Energy:
Heat This eThemes Resource covers the topic of heat and solar radiation. Has information on the transfer of heat, including conduction and convection. Some sites have movies and illustrations. Also includes instructions for science experiments relating to heat. |
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Glossary
of Renewable Energy Terms and Phrases "Use this glossary as a guide to terminology in discussion of renewable energy." |
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Planet
Energy Learn more about renewable energy sources. |
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Edugreen This page explains how renewable and nonrenewable energy can be used. |
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What's
on your Mind This site was created to help elementary kids understand the importance of not wasting energy. |
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Collect
Solar Energy This experiment is designed for grade 3-5 students. Kids will learn what is solar energy and its uses. |
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Wind
Energy Try these activities for teaching elementary students about wind energy. |
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Sunsite This animated site teaches the basic concept of solar energy. Requires Shockwave. |
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BBC
Education Read more about energy and related topics and try the quizzes. |
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Times
for Kids Read the article and click on the link to the energy glossary. |
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BrainPop:
Energy & Heat Click on these links, then wait for the ads to load. You can then watch the movies and take the quizzes on these types of energy. |
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BrainPop:
Wind Wait for the ad to load, then watch the movie about wind and take a quiz. |
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Brainpop:
Heat Watch the movie and then take the quiz to learn more about heat. |
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Fact
Monster The site teaches you the concept of heat, measures of heat, transfer of heat, etc. |
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Heat
Transfer These animated pictures show how heat is transferred. |
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Heating
Power of Sunlight A simple activity that demonstrates the heating power of the sun. |
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Exploratorium
Snack This explains how to do a science experiment demonstrating convection currents. |
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Exploratorium
Snack This explains a simple science experiment to show how your body detects heat from different conductors. |
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Let's
Explore Electricity This site, written for students, gives an overview of what electricity is, how it works and covers energy efficiency and safety. Also has info about hydro electricity, natural gas and coal |
Last updated 10th June 2007