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Solar RacingThe Design, Construction and Evaluation of a Solar-Powered Car |
6-8 |
Lesson Plan |
Spotlight on Photovoltaics and Fuel CellsA Web-based Study and Comparison |
9-12 |
Lesson Plan |
Steam MachineExplore NOVA Online's interactive steam engine and discover how this machine can convert heat to mechanical energy. |
3-12 |
Interactive |
Super LaserIt's one of the most expensive high-tech projects the United States has ever attempted. In this audio report from QUEST produced by KQED, learn about how this super laser may answer the world's clean energy needs. |
5-12 |
Audio |
Super Laser at the National Ignition FacilityIt's the largest beam in the world and it is being built in California. In this video from QUEST produced by KQED, learn about the potential benefits of this beam in relation to nuclear fusion and the quest for clean energy. |
5-12 |
Video |
TheoriesThis lesson will help the students understand that science theories change in the face of new evidence, but those changes can be slow in coming. |
5-8 |
Lesson Plan |
Thinking about EnergyA survey of students’ understandings of energy resources in Pennsylvania |
6-12 |
Lesson Plan |
Three Mile Island: What HappenedThis interactive activity from the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Web site looks at the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history. |
6-12 |
Interactive |
Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Gamma WavesGet an overview of gamma waves and examples of conditions and events that produce gamma waves, the highest-energy radiation on the EM spectrum, in this video from NASA. |
6-12 |
Video |
Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: InfraredExplore the ways scientists use technology to “see” infrared light in this video from NASA.
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6-12 |
Video |
Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Microwaves
See microwaves in the context of other areas of the electromagnetic spectrum in this video from NASA.
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6-12 |
Video |
Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Radio Waves
This video from NASA provides an overview of the radio band of electromagnetic spectrum and offers a brief history of the discovery and early applications of radio waves.
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6-12 |
Video |
Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Ultraviolet
Explore the ultraviolet band of the EM spectrum in this video from NASA.
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6-12 |
Video |
Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Visible Light
See just how narrow the visible light band is relative to other EM energy in this video from NASA.
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6-12 |
Video |
Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: X-rays
Get both an “everyday” and an “exotic” view of x-rays in this video from NASA.
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6-12 |
Video |
Understanding Air: Climate Change and Modeling Combustion with LEGO® BricksIn this lesson, students learn about the components of air and the chemical reactions that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. They model combustion using LEGO bricks, and explore the connection between carbon dioxide, climate change, and environmental health. |
5-8 |
Lesson Plan |
Understanding Air: Air Pollution and Modeling Pollutants with LEGO® BricksIn this lesson, students learn about the chemical reactions that release various pollutants into the atmosphere and what happens when pollutants in the air are exposed to sunlight. They model incomplete combustion using LEGO bricks, and explore the connection between air quality and environmental health. |
5-8 |
Lesson Plan |
Voltaic CellsEver wonder how a battery works? This segment highlights voltaic cells, their various components and how they operate. |
9-12 |
Video |
What Is a Laser?Learn how lasers are different from natural light in this interactive activity adapted from NASA. |
6-12 |
Interactive |
Windmill GalleryThis collection of still images features a variety of windmills and turbines. |
K-12 |
Image |