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Airplanes 1 Aircraft Mechanics 1

Airplanes- activities and paper airplanes 2

Air Traffic Controllers 2

Miscellaneous 2

Photos 3

Wind Tunnel 3

The Wright Brothers Flight 4

The Wright Brothers Process 4

Biofuels Biomass Bioproducts 4

Energy and Electricity 6 Alternative energy 6

Energy Conversion 6

General Energy 7

Trash to energy 9

Flight-General 9 Birds Feathers and Bats 9

Icarus 10

Fossil Fuels 10

Geothermal Energy 10

Global Warming 11 Carbon Sequestration 11

General 13

Globalecological footprint 16

Glossaries 16

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell URLs 16

Hydropower amp Hydroelectric 18

LASERS 20

Nanotechnology 21

NASA 23

Nuclear Power URLs 25

Photonics 26

Rockets and Rocketry 27 Airplane Flight and Rocketry History 27

Rockets 27

Rockets How They Work 28

Rocketry Video Gallery 29

Science-General 29

Solar Energy 30

Space 32 The Environment of Space 32

Exploring the Solar System 32

General Space Knowledge 33

Gravity 34

Hydroponics in space 35

International Space Station 35

The Moon 36

Private Space Ventures 36 SPACEcom articles 37

MSNBC 37

CNN 37

Space Flight History 37

Space Resources 38

Using space in space 38

Water and Oxygen in Space 38

Working in Space 39

Tools and Resources 40 How to conduct and present a science project 42

Transportation 43

Videos 44

Weather and Climate 46

Wind Power URLs 48

1

URL CATEGORIZATION

Airplanes Aircraft Mechanics

Wing Geometry Definitions

unpowered aircraft

Aircraft control

flown as a kite

NASA Quest

Aircraft roll

Aircraft pitch

Aircraft yaw

Aircraft control

How Lift is Created

wing warping

elevators

rudders

glider flights

Principles of flight for birds and aircraft-Index

Propeller Propulsion

Forces of Flight

How Things Fly

How a Plane is Controlled

Induced Drag Coefficient

NASA 23

Nuclear Power URLs 25

Photonics 26

Rockets and Rocketry 27 Airplane Flight and Rocketry History 27

Rockets 27

Rockets How They Work 28

Rocketry Video Gallery 29

Science-General 29

Solar Energy 30

Space 32 The Environment of Space 32

Exploring the Solar System 32

General Space Knowledge 33

Gravity 34

Hydroponics in space 35

International Space Station 35

The Moon 36

Private Space Ventures 36 SPACEcom articles 37

MSNBC 37

CNN 37

Space Flight History 37

Space Resources 38

Using space in space 38

Water and Oxygen in Space 38

Working in Space 39

Tools and Resources 40 How to conduct and present a science project 42

Transportation 43

Videos 44

Weather and Climate 46

Wind Power URLs 48

1

URL CATEGORIZATION

Airplanes Aircraft Mechanics

Wing Geometry Definitions

unpowered aircraft

Aircraft control

flown as a kite

NASA Quest

Aircraft roll

Aircraft pitch

Aircraft yaw

Aircraft control

How Lift is Created

wing warping

elevators

rudders

glider flights

Principles of flight for birds and aircraft-Index

Propeller Propulsion

Forces of Flight

How Things Fly

How a Plane is Controlled

Induced Drag Coefficient

1

URL CATEGORIZATION

Airplanes Aircraft Mechanics

Wing Geometry Definitions

unpowered aircraft

Aircraft control

flown as a kite

NASA Quest

Aircraft roll

Aircraft pitch

Aircraft yaw

Aircraft control

How Lift is Created

wing warping

elevators

rudders

glider flights

Principles of flight for birds and aircraft-Index

Propeller Propulsion

Forces of Flight

How Things Fly

How a Plane is Controlled

Induced Drag Coefficient

2

Center of Pressure

Airplanes- activities and paper airplanes httpwwwzurquicocrcrinfocuspaperairplanehtml

httpwwwhowstuffworkscomairplanehtm

httpwwwgrcnasagovWWWK-12airplanefoil2html

httpwwwjosephpalmercomplanesAirplaneshtml

httpwwwatcsimnasagovsimulatorindexhtml

httpwwwatcsimnasagov

httpwwwfunpaperairplanescomPlane20Downloadshtml

Ken Blackburnrsquos Paper Airplane Page

Air Traffic Controllers Bureau of Transportation Statistics

Air Traffic Controllers

Controller Workforce A Plan for the Future

Air Traffic Control Simulator

FAA Flight Delay Information - Air Traffic Control Command Center

Atlanta Air Traffic Control Live

Los Angeles Air Traffic Radar Live

How Air Traffic Control Works

Paying for better eyes in the sky

Air Traffic Control System Gets Overhaul

CareerZone Air Traffic Controllers

Miscellaneous Skunk Works

3

SR71 Blackbird

U2 Spy Plane

F117 Stealth

Aircraft Wings Photo Gallery

Aircraft Wing Design Photo Gallery

ldquoKellyrsquos 14 practices and rulesrdquo

SkyCat SkyKitten

History of Flight from NASA

Skunk Works Past and Present

Experimental Aircraft by NASA

Inventors and Inventions Air and Space

Photos Dryden flight research photo collection EC04-0047-002

Dryden Flight Research Photo Collection EC69-2346

Dryden flight research photo collection ECN-2367

Dryden flight research photo collection EC76-6048

Dryden flight research photo collection EC01-0136-15

Dryden flight research photo collection EC01-0136-11

Dryden flight research photo collection ED06-0198-06

Photos related to the Hydrogen Economy

Wind Tunnel Interactive Wright 1901 Wind Tunnel

wind tunnel

The Wind Tunnel

4

1901 wind tunnel tests

1901 wind tunnel

Wind Tunnel Test Models

How Wind Tunnels Work

Building Simple Wind Tunnels

Make a Simple Wind Tunnel

A Wind Tunnel in your Classroom

The Wright Brothers Flight Start Flying The Wright Brothers

Wright 1903 Flyer the first flight

powered flights after 1902

Wright 1903 Aircraft Engine

Wright 1902 Aircraft

The Wright brothers Invention Process

Wright Brothers Flying Machine

The Wright Brothers Process Developed Flight Control Systems

Tested Theories

Developed Test Pilot Skills

Developed Propulsion Systems

The First Flight

Flight Development

Pushing the Envelope

The Wright Way

Biofuels Biomass Bioproducts

5

The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Biomass Program

The A to Z of the Biofuel Economy

Biofuels Data Summary

Biopower Systems

Bioproducts

Bioproducts from National Renewable Energy Labs

Biomass Energy

The Role of Renewable Energy in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Buildup

Environmental Benefits of Using Biomass

Science project fuels students dreams

Manure a Fowl Energy Concept

A Lab Biogas Digester

Managing Manure

State of Oregon Biogas Technology Resource Page

Definitions and descriptions of biogas generation processes and digester design

Managing Manure with Biogas Recovery Systems

Description of a program from the Environmental Protection Agency to help livestock

farmers manage manure waste

Design and Operation of an Oil Drum Biogas Generator

Excellent resource for making a practical biodigester with operating instructions and a

troubleshooting guide

Practical Biogas Digesters in Nepal

Describes a program in Nepal for building and operating a practical digester plant for

home use plant

A Practical Biogas Generator

Design and operation of a horizontal biogas generator

A Practical Lab-scale Digester

A laboratory scale digester- rudimentary design and instructions

6

Biomass Energy Basics from the National Renewbale Energy Laboratory

Description and resource links for biomass energies from NRELDoE

Overview of BiogasBiomass from the US Dept of Energy

Biomass resources including biogas from the Energy Efficiency and Renewable

Energy government website

Gobar Gas-An Alternative to Fossil Fuels

A good overview of biogas production as a practical matter in India

The Origin of Gobar Production in India

The development of the biogas industry in India along with facts about biogas

production

Overview of Biogas Production

A great general information resource of the history of biogas production types of

digesters troubleshooting economic benefits and impact on society

Biomass Resources for Students

Energy and Electricity Alternative energy Alternative energy news

A Students Guide to Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Transportation Choices for Consumers

Mass plant will make natural gas from coal

Green heating could be costly

Vocational students learning a green trade

The Future of Alternative Energy

The End of Oil Breakthrough Turns Coal Into Clean Diesel

Clean Coal New Technology Buries Greenhouse Emissions

New Process Could Help Make Hydrogen Fuel Affordable

Energy Conversion Descriptions of Potential and Kinetic Energy

Activities designed to teach students the difference between potential and kinetic energy

and how the two are related

7

Activities to Illustrate Energy Measurement and Energy Conversion From Science

NetLinks

To expand upon studentsrsquo understanding of energy its many sources and how it can be

transformed into other forms of energy to get work done

An Introductory Lesson on Energy Conversion From Science NetLinks

Introduces students to energy through the idea of energy transformations and

conversions and develops studentsrsquo ideas of what energy is and how it can be measured

The Energy Story

An introduction to what energy is different forms of energy alternative energies

Forms of Energy

From the Energy Information Administration Kidrsquos Page a description of potential and

kinetic energy with examples of each

Roller Coaster Energy

General Energy what is energy

what is energy and how does it work

how power grids work

energy kids page

wattrsquos a joule Power and Energy from the Exploratorium

Sustainable energy institute

Energy Story Electricity Transmission System

Circuit representation

Energy Story Circuits

Lemon Battery Wikipedia

How Batteries Work

Can Students be Components of an Electrical Circuit

How Much Energy Does Your School Use

High School Energy Audit How-To book in PDF format

8

Welcome to Electricity

Great introductory lessons on electricity circuits and safety

Your Guide to Energy Use

Guides and calculator for home and business energy audits energy efficient products and

low-cost energy suppliers

The Home Energy Saver

A do-it-yourself guide to analyzing your home energy use

The EnergyNet Community Resource

A student-centered site for exploring all things electrical

EnergyStar- a US Government Sponsored Site for Energy Conservation

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the

US Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment

through energy efficient products and practices

So What is Electricity and How Does it Work

A great tutorial on the electricity distribution system from power generator to home use

from How Stuff Works

What the Heck is a Galvanometer

Build your own galvanometer to detect magnetic fields

Build Your Own Motor

Instructions for building a pretty sophisticated electric motor

Rough Science-Build your Own Battery Wind Turbine Flashlight and Buzzer

From the PBS series Rough Science you are stranded on a desert island and you must

find a way to build your own electrical devices

Build Your Own Flashlight-From the PBS Kids ZOOM Series

From PBS includes random materials list to build a working flashlight Try making your

own battery to power the flashlight

Potato Power

Build your own battery using nothing more than a potato and some pieces of wire A

great activity from Kidzworldcom

And How About 500 Pounds of Potatoes

Check out the photograph

All About Circuits

9

A well-written site that includes very complete descriptions of electrical circuits and the

movement and measurement of electricity

You Have an Electric Personality

From the Exploratorium in San Francisco an activity that shows your body can generate

electricity

Electrical Circuit Simulator

This is a VERY cool website with a variety of electrical circuit simulations-if you donrsquot

have the materials to build your own circuit this is almost as good

Trash to energy Kids Energy Page-Waste to Energy

CRRA-Trash-to-Energy Facilities

GeoTimes-Turning Trash to Energy

Waste Disposal

Where does your trash go

Flight-General Birds Feathers and Bats

Principles of flight for birds and aircraft-Index

The Mystery of Flight A Bird Is Not A Plane

Feather Atlas

Feather Structure

An Engineering Marvel Types of Feathers

Bird Flight

What Makes a Bird a Bird

Wing Development in Birds

What if an astronaut took hisher pet bird into space Would it still be able to fly

Home Study Course

How to Fly Like a Bat

10

Icarus The Icarus Art Gallery

Daedalus and Icarus

The Myth of Icarus-Long Version

The Myth of Icarus-Short Version

Icarus Also Flewhellip

Icarus-The Myth

Icarus Rising

Early Flying Myths and Legends

Fossil Fuels Gasoline-A Petroleum Product

Fossil Fuels

The Energy Story

Learning About Fossil Fuels

Energy for Transportation

All About Combustion

How Gasoline Works

Geothermal Energy Direct Use of Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Heat Pumps

Geothermal Power Plant Tour

Geothermal Homes in CT

The Geothermal Education Office

From the Geothermal Education Office-great resource includes PowerPoint

presentation introduction clickable world maps classroom materials ask an expert

more hot links

11

The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Site from the US DoEnergy

General description history pictures and glossary of terms

The Geothermal Energy Association

Great Site Includes information on the basics current use potential use national

security and energy prices policy the environment economic benefits power plant

costs and myths

A Geothermal Energy Curriculum from the Oregon Department of Energy

Downloadable geothermal energy curriculum for 4-8th

grades in PDF format

The Oregon Department of Energy Geothermal Website

EERE Geothermal Technologies Program

Color Chart on Geothermal Energy

Global Warming Carbon Sequestration httpwwwfossilenergygovprogramssequestrationgeologic

Here is some literature from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Carbon dioxide

sequestration in geologic formations includes oil and gas reservoirs unmineable coal

seams and deep saline reservoirs It is the best article I could find from a legitimate

source

httpwwwfossilenergygovprogramssequestrationpartnershipsindexhtml

DOE Awards 1266 million for Co2 sequestration project in California and Ohio

Collectively these formations have the potential to store more than 100 hundred years of

CO2 emissions from all major point sources in North America

httpwwwnytimescom20080530business30coalhtml_r=1ampthampemc=thamporef=slog

in

New york times article dated 53008 its on the troubles and challenges facing clean coal

and coal sequestration Predictions from this article expect it to be a viable alternative to

pumping CO2 into the air by 2020

httpwwwcanadacomvancouversunnewsbusinessstoryhtmlid=64aa26dc-3212-

4586-95e8-92145d1436e3

Here is an article dated 52708 about sequestration in Canada between 2 rock layers 21

KM down There is a salt water pool sandwiched in between 2 solid layers of rocks The

CO2 is liquefied and injected into the reservoir pool Estimates say they can hold the

entire Spectra Energy Transmission plants wasted CO2 for 20-50 years or an estimated

five per cent of the provinces total targeted greenhouse-gas reduction in Vancouver If

12

the Fort Nelson project proves feasible Spectra would be sequestering a total of 12

million of the two million tones of CO2 it produces each year FROM the Vancouver Sun

httpwwwfoxbusinesscomstorymarketsindustriesenergyspectra-energy-pursue-

feasibility-large-scale-carbon-capture-storage-project

here is a related article from fox business about filling ancient coal seams

httpwwwcanadacomvictoriatimescolonistnewsbusinessstoryhtmlid=52b50f01-

c34e-4e38-808b-aa88046211f2

httpwwwreuterscomarticlemarketsNewsidUSL2893206120080528

GE Schlumberger agree CO2 alliance Could be years down the road but plan to

sequester co2 gas FROM REUTERS

httpwwwfxstreetcomfuturesmarket-reviewglobal-market-commentaries2008-05-

27html

a great article about coal the world economy and international politics If you have time

its very informative and gives a great world perspective From Global Market

Commentaries

httpwwwguardiancoukenvironment2008jan03climatechangecarbonemissions

an interesting article that says as temperatures rise trees absorb less CO2

Agency Calls for lsquoEnergy Revolution

Greenhouse Graveyard New Progress for Big Global Warming Fix

New technology being put to the test

G8 aims for 20 carbon capture projects by 2010

UPDATE 1-EU to back Norway aid for carbon sequestration

Wikipedia article on CCS Carbon Capture and Storage

North Sea CCS network proposed

Underground Carbon Dioxide

Coal in Your Carrsquos Tank

This article is biased against environmentalists but provides some valuable information

Worlds Science Groups Call for Halving Greenhouse Gas Pollution

US pumps further $126m into carbon storage

13

General Chemist explores nanotechnology to address greenhouse gases at source

Escalating Ice Loss Found in Antarctica

Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the EPA

Global Warming Kids Site

Global warming and climate flash animations from the EPA

Trees absorbing less CO2 as world warms study finds

Fight global warming website

Get Tips to Fight Global Warming

Connecticut Climate Change Website

Connecticuts Official Climate Change Web Site

What Do We Know About Global Climate Change

An overview of global climate change from the Exploratorium

What is Global Warming

A great overview of global warming from the US EPA

Global Warming in Connecticut

Impact of global warming on CT

Global Warming amp the Greenhouse Effect

Activities that demonstrate the contribution of carbon dioxide on global warming

It Is Getting Warmer

The scientific consensus on global warming A list of URLrsquos

Solving Global Warming

Global warming issues from the National Resource Defense Council

The Greenhouse Gas Calculator

Carbon Dioxide Emissions World-wide

The Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center-worldwide data on CO2 emissions over

the past few decades from a variety of emissive sources

The Educators Bridge

List of URL resources on Global Climate Change and the weather

Introduction to the Greenhouse Effect

From University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Includes learning activities

14

Introduction to Global Climate Change

Introduction to global climate change from University Corporation for Atmospheric

Research Includes learning activities

Climate Ark Climate Change and Global Warming Portal

Excellent site with extensive portal links as well as the ldquotop tenrdquo latest hot sites

Global Warming Resource Center

Searchable database of global warming links via the EPA

Climate Animations

Flash animations of Global Warming and Earth Processes intended for grades 5-9

National Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions

From the Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center provides information about the

worlds fossil fuel and CO2 emissions

Greenhouse Effect

From the EPAs Global Warming Kids Site features information about the greenhouse

effect

Global Warming Wheel Card Classroom Activity Kit

A tool to help teachers educate students in grades 6 through 8 about the causes and

potential impacts of global warming Centered around the hand-held wheel card that

students use to estimate household carbon dioxide emissions the kit encourages students

to think about ways to reduce their personal family school and community

contributions to the greenhouse effect For more information on the kit email Alan Cohn

(CohnAlanepagov or call 2023439814 If you want to order the kit please call the

National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP) at 1-800-490-9198

Outreach Materials

A one-stop source for EPA outreach material designed to inform the public about global

warming

Online Tools

Online calculators database query tools and case studies

Global Warming FAQs

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations are a good starting point for

global warming research

MapMachine

Customize maps by bioclimatic soil region habitat type threats to the environment and

more

15

Fight global warming website

Get Tips to Fight Global Warming

Connecticut Climate Change Website

Connecticuts Official Climate Change Web Site

Connecticut and global warming

This printable fact sheet from the National Wildlife Federation Web site contains

information about the current and future effects of global warming on the people and

wildlife of Connecticut Discover how Connecticut is addressing the problems of global

warming

Soil amp Global Warming

Climate Change and Alternative Energy

Leading British scientists discuss issues surrounding global climate change and

alternative energy resources From the weekly BBC radio series ldquoThe Naked Scientistsrdquo

Approximately 30 minutes

Global Warming-Is There Any Room for Doubt

From the SETI Radio Network Guests Lisa Dilling is a Visiting Fellow at the

Center for Science and Technology Policy Research at the University of Colorado-

Boulder Gavin Schmidt is a computer climate modeler at NASAGoddard Institute for

Space Studies and Barry Lefer is Assistant Professor Department of Geosciences

University of Houston

Global Warming-To Important for Junk Science

Tom Evslin points out that glaciers have been melting for fifteen thousand years-

but that we may have reason for immediate concern

EchoRadio-Global Warming

Michael Silberman talks with David Merrill executive director of the National

Global Warming Coalition about hismdashand his coalition membersmdashwork battling one of

the greatest threats to our civilization Billions of us around the world understand that

global warming represents a crisis but David and his team are among a minority of

people in the United States working towards a solution Listen to the podcast to hear

about the 3 Rs of a global warming solution

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been established by WMO

and UNEP to assess scientific technical and socio- economic information relevant for the

understanding of climate change its potential impacts and options for adaptation and

mitigation It is currently finalizing its Fourth Assessment Report Climate Change

2007 The reports by the three Working Groups provide a comprehensive and up-to-date

assessment of the current state of knowledge on climate change The Synthesis Report

integrates the information around six topic areas

16

Globalecological footprint CT Energy Education Ecological Footprint in the Middle Grades

Global footprint

redefining progress

Glossaries glossary for global footprint

Energy Kids Page Glossary

Exploring the environment

Geothermal Glossary

Biomass

Glossary of Terms of solar power

Hydrogen Glossary

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell URLs How a PEM Fuel Cell Works

An animation of the working parts of a fuel cell including a good narrative From Ballard

Power Systems

The Online Fuel Cell Information Resource

Includes fuel cell basics types of fuel cells fuel cell applications fuel cell benefits

picture gallery and facts about hydrogen

All About E85 Fuel Cells and Hybrid Vehicles

GM fuel cell cars interactive website

Lesson Plans of the Hydrogen Economy from GM

Hydrogen economy lesson plans for teachers grouped by alignment to national science

standards matrix format

Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Technologies from the US DoE

Hydrogen economy website from the US DOE division of Energy Efficiency and

Renewable Energy Includes the ABCs of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Easy to Understand

Fact Sheets Classroom Materials and Lesson Plans for Educators Competitions for

Students and Teachers Career Opportunities other Energy Education Links

17

The Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Animation

Proton Exchange Membrane animation-How it Works

The Hydrogen Directory

Listings of Government Agencies Non-Profits University Research Info Nets and

Corporations

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Research

How Fuel Cells Work

New Process Could Help Make Hydrogen Fuel Affordable

Interactive Map of US Fuel Cell Installations

Fuel Economy Tax Incentives for Hybrid Cars

GM fuel cell amp Energy section (Interactive animation included)

Fuel cell lists for education

httpwwwfuelcellsorgcedcareereducationpdf

httpwwwfuelcellsorginfochartstransbrochurepdf

US Department of Energy Hydrogen Fuel Cell amp Infrastructure Technology Program

(including Fuel Cell animation)

A glossary for Fuel Cells and the hydrogen economy

How a PEM Fuel Cell Works

An animation of the working parts of a fuel cell including a good narrative From Ballard

Power Systems

The Online Fuel Cell Information Resource

Includes fuel cell basics types of fuel cells fuel cell applications fuel cell benefits

picture gallery and facts about hydrogen

All About E85 Fuel Cells and Hybrid Vehicles

GM fuel cell cars interactive website

Lesson Plans of the Hydrogen Economy from GM

Hydrogen economy lesson plans for teachers grouped by alignment to national science

standards matrix format

18

The Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Animation

Proton Exchange Membrane animation-How it Works

The Hydrogen Directory

Listings of Government Agencies Non-Profits University Research Info Nets and

Corporations

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Research

New Process Could Help Make Hydrogen Fuel Affordable

New Process Could Help Make Hydrogen Fuel Affordable- a National Geographic

Society article

httpwwwstudentsfuelingthefuturecom

httpwwwfuelcellsorgbasicshowhtml

How the Hydrogen Economy Works

Development of Hydrogen Supplies

Hydrogen Storage

Hydrogen Fuel

Electrolysis of Water

A Hydrogen How-to Guide

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Animation

Fuel Cell Basics

Energy Kidrsquos Page - Hydrogen

The Internal Combustion Hydrogen Engine

Hydropower amp Hydroelectric An Ocean Energy Website from the US DOE

Description of and resource links to Ocean Power from US DOE

Exploring Ways to Use Ocean Energy

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion from US DOE Description and links

Making Power with Waves-Ocean Power Technologies

19

Ocean Power Technologies- describes commercial applications of capturing wave

power

Ocean and Sea Wave Power

News clips and stories on all aspects of capturing wave power A huge database

on all aspects of Ocean and Sea Wave Power

Minerals Management Service

Includes a description of energy harnessed from water movement in the oceans

A Quick Summary of the Water Cycle from the US Geological Survey

Hydroelectric Dam Diagram

Hydroelectric Power How It Works from US Geological Survey

How Hydropower Plants Work from HowStuffWorkscom

Fun Facts About Hoover Dam

The History of the Hoover Dam

The Wildlife in the Lake Meade Region

Ocean waves could generate power

The USGS Hydroelectric Website

How a hydroelectric generator works from USGS

The Tennessee Valley Authority Hydroelectric Website

How a hydroelectric generator works from TVA

How Hydropower Plants Work

Hydroelectric power from How Stuff Works Includes a view of inside the hydropower

generator

All About Hoover Dam

Hoover dam learning packet-html version

Water Science for Schools

Water Science for Schools General information site from USGS

US Department of Energy Hydropower Website

Overview of hydro power from Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy government

website

20

The National Hydropower Association

Hydropower is a domestic source of clean renewable reliable and affordable electricity

The Oregon Department of Energy Hydropower Website

LASERS LASERs from Wikipedia

httpenwikipediaorgwikiLasers

LASERs in Everyday Life

httpwwwtechmuseumnetexhibitsonlinelasersoverviewhtml

From the Tech Museum a graphical description of light LASERs and how they work

and applications of LASERs in everyday life

Easy LASER Physics

httpwww-alphysphysicsoxacukresearchgroupslaserlasershtml

An explanation of how LASER light is generated-pretty clear and concise but borders on

college-level physics

How LASERs Work

wwwecetamueduPeoplebioshemmer_files06-laser-basicsppt

A Powerpoint presentation from a college physics class this is pretty high level stuff but

the site contains some very nice diagrams and pictures which could be useful in the

classroom

A LASER Glossary

wwwmrlcolumbiaeduntmGlossaryhtml

LASER Basics from Trotec Inc

wwwtrotecnet050+Downloads_en-US010+Laser+Basicshtm

A company website that displays a very well-written concise description of how

LASERS work the different types of LASERs and their manufacturing use in cutting

marking and engraving

LASER Basics from How Stuff Works

httpsciencehowstuffworkscomlaser1htm

A very complete discussion of the physics of LASERs different types and different

applications If you havenrsquot used it before HowStuffWorks is a great website

LASER Fundamentals

httpwwwmicromagnetfsueduprimerlightandcolorlaserhomehtml

A wonderful site that not only explains how LASERs work but offers a long list of links

to interactive Java applets

First You See It Then You Hear It

21

httpwwweweekorgsite2003discoverepdfsmiddlefirst20you20see20it20the

n20you20hear20itpdf

From the Engineering Week website an activity that allows you to use a LASER to

generate sound For 9-12 grade

LASER Fundamentals from BG Peck Inc

httpwwwbgpeckcomlaserhtml

A brief description of how LASERs work and comparisons to other methods for

removing materials in a manufacturing process

LASER Drilling

httpilspennnetcomdisplay_article29196339ARTCLnoneFeatPower-drilling

A discussion of the applications of LASER hole drilling

LASERs in Manufacturing

httpwwwoxfordlaserscommicromachiningpdfshigh_power_visible_uv_lasers_manu

facturingpdf

A technical paper that discusses the use of copper vapor LASERs in hole shaping and

drilling Worth a look just for the pictures

LASERs for Horses and Dogs

httpwwwrespondsystemscom

A fun site to look at it discusses some very unusual applications of LASER technology

in veterinary medicine

LASER Applications

httpwwwsciencedailycomreleases200407040705082509htm

An article from Science Daily that discusses newer applications in the fields of

manufacturing and construction

Toptica Photonics

httpwwwtopticacom

A company website that has a nice description of LASER applications in a variety of

fields

LASER Manufacturing Research at Southern Methodist University

httpengrsmueduclamfiles_research_programmultifabmultifabhtm

This site is worth it just for the pictures

LASER Holes in Your Aspirin Capsules

httpwwwpharmamanufacturingcomarticles2006228html

An article describing the LASER drilling of holes in medicinal drugs to improve delivery

performance

Nanotechnology Naonotechnology from Wikipedia

22

httpenwikipediaorgwikiNanotechnology

Foresight Nanotech Institute

httpwwwforesightorg

This website contains a great deal of information and links to other nanotechnology

resources

Center for Responsible Nanotechnology

httpwwwcrnanoorgwhatishtm

A great resource for all things nanotech

How Nanotechnology Will Work-Building with Atoms

httpsciencehowstuffworkscomnanotechnologyhtm

From HowStuffWorks a good concise description

httpwwwnanotech-nowcomcurrent-useshtm

Some examples of how nanotechnology impacts our lives now

httpwwwphysorgcomnews80386058html

New biomedical device uses nanotechnology to monitor hip implant healing

httpwwwamericanchroniclecomarticlesviewArticleasparticleID=16002

Concrete Sealer Uses Nanotechnology to Put an End to Concrete Damage

The History of Nanotechnology

httpwwwnanotech-nowcomPress_Kitnanotechnology-historyhtm

In 1959 the great physicist Richard Feynman suggested that it should be possible to build

machines small enough to manufacture objects with atomic precision His talk Theres

Plenty of Room at the Bottom is widely considered to be the foreshadowing of

nanotechnology Among other things he predicted that information could be stored with

amazing density

A Brief History of Nanotechnology

httpwwwnanowordnetpageshistoryhtm

Another discussion of the history of nanotechnology from Nanowordnet

National Nanotechnology Initiative

httpwwwnanogovhtmlfactshome_factshtml

A good resource for nanotechnology facts and appplications

News Article

httpwwwphysorgcomnews99066029html

Nanoparticles Delivery of Suicide DNA Kills Prostate Tumors

23

About MEMS and Nanotechnology

httpwwwmemsnetorgmems

Micro_Electro-Mechanical Systems is the integration of mechanical elements sensors

actuators and electronics on a common silicon substarte theough microfabrication

technology Read on

News Article

httpwwwsciencedailycomreleases200705070523075416htm

Nanotechnology Now Used In Nearly 500 Everyday Products

News Article

httpwwwsciencedailycomreleases200705070523073314htm

Nanotechnology Requires Immediate Changes In EPA Experts Urge

News Article

httpwwwsciencedailycomreleases200706070622193245htm

Breakthrough In Nanomachining And Organic Molecular Breakdown

News Article

httpwwwsciencedailycomreleases200706070619083554htm

Nanotube Adhesive Sticks Better Than A Geckos Foot

News Artilce

httpwwwsciencedailycomreleases200706070618095515htm

Nanoparticle Offers Promise For Treating Glaucoma

News Article

httpwwwnytimescom20070621technology21nanotechhtml_r=1amporef=slogin

New Rules Expected on Safety of Nanotechnology Products

NanoMissiontrade

httpwwwthenanotechnologygrouporgindexcfmContent=131

NanoMission - the worlds first scientifically accurate interactive 3d learning game based

on understanding nano-sciences and nanotechnology

News Article

httpwwwsciencedailycomreleases200708070816093630htm

Easy-to-use Anthrax Vaccine Produces Immunity With Nanoparticles Not Needles

News Article

httpwwwsciencedailycomreleases200708070813121023htm

Improving the Efficiency of Ethanol Fuels with Nanotechnology

NASA Free Software

24

History of Flight from NASA

Aerospace Activities and Lessons

ISS Construction

Icarus Rising-Tribute to STS Challenger

The Black Wings Story

How Airplanes Work

Airfoil (wing) Lift Simulator

Science in Your Airplane Seat

Balloon Staging-Educators Information

Rocket Transportation-Educators Information

What Makes an Airplane Fly

History of Flight from NASA

Air Power

Paper Winglets

Airfoil Collection

Paper Airplanes

Science in Your Airplane Seat

Your Own Flight Forces of Flight

NASA All About Flight

Forces in Flight

Three Forces on a Glider

Designing an Aircraft Model

Aircraft Pictures- Elements of Design

25

Your Own Flight Design Models

A Web-based Airfoil Simulator

Nuclear Power URLs Tennessee Valley Authority Nuclear Energy Website

Brief description and histories of TVArsquos nuclear power plants

Nuclear Energy Institute Website

Description and links to resources on nuclear energy from the Nuclear Energy

Institute Lots of good animation not much text Good for 5-6 graders Includes

activities projects games and teacher resources

The Nuclear Tourist

Virtual tours and descriptions of various nuclear power plant designs around the

world

Information on the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident

Map of location of Chernobyl nuclear power plant surrounding radioactive

ldquohotspotsrdquo map and radioactive cloud dispersal maps

Photo Gallery of the Chernobyl Incident

ldquoTen years after Chernobylrdquo photo archive

The Story of Chernobyl

The Chernobyl Incident for a Russian Translation

Another version of the story of Chernobyl-this was translated from the Russian

original text

The Story of Three Mile Island

Story Picture and Map of the Three Mile Island Incident

How Nuclear Power Generates Electricity

Good description and diagrams of a nuclear reactor from ldquoHow Stuff Worksrdquo

Website for the Uranium Information Center

The economics of nuclear power-suitable for older-aged students

Control the Nuclear Power Plant

Interactive nuclear power plant demonstration

Tennessee Valley Authority Nuclear Energy Website

Brief description and histories of TVArsquos nuclear power plants

26

The Nuclear Tourist

Virtual tours and descriptions of various nuclear power plant designs around the

world

Information on the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident

Map of location of Chernobyl nuclear power plant surrounding radioactive

ldquohotspotsrdquo map and radioactive cloud dispersal maps

Photo Gallery of the Chernobyl Incident

ldquoTen years after Chernobylrdquo photo archive

Chernobyl Immediately After the Accident

Pictures and a short movie of Chernobyl after the explosion

The Story of Chernobyl

The Chernobyl Incident for a Russian Translation

Another version of the story of Chernobyl-this was translated from the Russian

original text

The Story of Three Mile Island

Story Picture and Map of the Three Mile Island Incident

How Nuclear Power Generates Electricity

Good description and diagrams of a nuclear reactor from ldquoHow Stuff Worksrdquo

Website for the Uranium Information Center

The economics of nuclear power-suitable for older-aged students

Control the Nuclear Power Plant

Interactive nuclear power plant demonstration

All About Nuclear Power

From the EIA at the Dept of Energy

Photonics Photonics from Wikipedia

httpenwikipediaorgwikiPhotonics

Photonics Spectra from Grummen

httpwwwphotonicscomspectraHomeaspx

A company website that has news on photonics research and applications

What is Photonics

27

httpwwwphysicsucciephotonicsphotonicsWhathtm

A website from the University College Cork that describes photonics and their current

research programs Interesting background material

Semiconductor Nanoribbons as Waveguides

httpwwwlblgovScience-ArticlesArchiveMSD-nanoribbonshtml

An article discussing how nanofibers of tin-zinc oxide can be used in nano-circuitry to

conduct photonic signals

Commercial Applications of Photonics

httpjphamamatsucomenrdtechnologyindexhtml

Hamamatsu company website that describes applications of photonics in everyday life

from healthcare to the environment and more

A Hybrid Silicon Laser Silicon Photonics Technology for Future Tera-Scale Computing

httpwwwintelcomtechnologymagazineresearchhybrid-laser-1006htm

This article explains how the hybrid silicon laser works how it is a key enabler for

silicon photonics and how the resulting integrated silicon photonic chips could someday

enable the creation of optical ldquodata pipesrdquo carrying terabits of information

LASERS Optics and Photonics Research and News

httpopticsorgcwshome

A great site for general resource

Rockets and Rocketry Airplane Flight and Rocketry History httpwwwnasmsiedublackwings

httphistorynasagovtimelinehtml

httpwwwaiaaorgcontentcfmpageid=260

httpteacherscholasticcomactivitiesflighttimelinehtm

httpwwwbondlecoukpersonal_pagesjonmaxim

httpwwwcentury-of-flightnet

httphistorymsfcnasagovrocketrytl1html

Rockets httpwwwjacobsrocketrycomexperimental_rocketryhtm

President John Kennedy space speech

28

Paper Rockets-Educator Information

Flight of an Air Rocket

Basic Rocket Motion

Rockets An Educators Guide

Sounding Rockets

Beginners Guide to Rockets

Rocket Principles

Practical Rocketry

Apollo Program

Apollo 13

Kennedyrsquos ldquoMan on the Moonrdquo Address-Text

The Apollo Space Program-A Brief History

httpexplorationgrcnasagoveducationrocketrktsimhtml

httpwwwnasagovaudienceforeducatorstopnavmaterialslistbytypeRocketshtml

Rockets How They Work How Rocket Engines Work

From how stuff works a description of solid rocket motors and thrust

Engines for Model Rockets

A brief description of model rocketry and how model rocket engines operate including

guides for choosing the right size engine

How Do Nuclear Rockets Work

A brief review of conventional rocket engines and a description of how a nuclear engine

works along with its advantages

How Multi-Stage Model Rockets Work

From Apogee Components a discussion of multi-stage model rocket engines

An Index of Rockets

Includes an index of rockets used how rockets work and how to build a model rocket

29

Andrew Nowickis Launch Systems Book

This online book describes a large number of mostly futuristic launch systems

Advanced Propulsion Systems

A brief description of nuclear engines and solar sails

Model Rocket Information

More information on model rocketry engine information launch site info safety

Gary Jacobs Water Rocket Manual httpwaterrocketmanualcomfree_instructionsexe

Rocketry Video Gallery Welcome to a new idea

Apollo 11 mission 28 minutes

A decade of space exploration 1968-1978 30 minutes

Colonization of Space 5 minutes

Challenger disaster 2 minutes

Goddard historical 25 min

NASA Video Gallery Archives

Space Technology

Planet and Universe Videos

Plant Growth in Space Videos

Destination Tomorrow Videos

Video from UTC Fuel Cells Showing Operation of a Fuel Cell

Science-General How a roller coaster works

The Energy of a Bouncing Ball

On the Ball teaching guide bouncing back

The Physics Factbook trade

30

How Car Engines Work

Build a Newtonian Physics Machine

Newtons Law of Motion

Conservation of Momentum Applet

The Physics Classroom Tutorial Newtons Laws of Motion

Conservation of Momentum Applet

Misconceptions in Science

Global Venn Diagram

What is Science

From the MadSci Network a discussion of the nature of science and scientific inquiry

What Do Scientists Do

Project-based work that explores what scientists do in different fields from the folks at

Science NetLinks

The TryScience Webpage for What Scientists Do

Resources for and definitions of what various scientists do Includes lots of links

A Brief History of Science

A brief history of science from PBS

What Science is all About

What is science all about from PBS

The Art of Science

The art of science from PBS

wwwstemeducationorg

Solar Energy Solar Matters

A solar energy science unit which includes general information sun tracking solar

thermal photovoltaics a glossary and a list of resources

Harnessing Solar Energy

Discover the properties of light (radiant) energy from the sun by experimenting with solar

collectors cookers and calculators

31

Solar Energy-Become a Sun Chef

Instructions and web resources for building a solar oven

Hot Dog Cooker

Solar hot dog cooker grades 5-8 Excellent with illustrations

Solar Wonders

List of web resources from the Florida Solar Energy Center

Solar Energy Basics

Brief description and resources from NRELDoE

Solar is Now

A description of solar electric solar water heating and solar space heating from the

Oregon Renewable Resources website

Solar Cooker Patterns

The Solar Cooking Archive

Two Solar Cookers from PBSKids

Sunny Outlook Can Sunshine Provide All US Electricity

Solar Energy International Kidrsquos Info

Energy Information Administration-Energy Kidrsquos Page

Power PlantsmdashThe Origin of Fossil Fuels

Doc Brownrsquos Chemistry Clinic

Solar Cookers from ZOOM

Build a Solar Cooker

A Teachers Guide for the Electromagnetic Spectrum

The Solar Cooking Archive

Solar Energy Basics

NREL Solar Energy Basics

Solar Energy International for Kids

32

Energy from the Sun

Solar Power for Lunar Living (image)

The Edge of Sunshine

Beam it Down Scotty

Power to the ISS

How Solar Cells Work

Photovoltaic Technology

The Solar Cooking Archive

A Solar Hot Dog Cooker

Space Power for an Energy Hungry Earth

Space The Environment of Space

The Space Environment Center From the National Weather Service lots of space weather information materials

for the classroom and links to other sites

Todayrsquos Space Weather

Check out what the weather in space is like right now Solar storms magnetic

fluxes and links to other information sites

Space Radiation Environmental Effects

Describes the effects of radiation found in space from plasmas to solar flares to

cosmic rays

Space Environments and Effects Program

A brief description of the space environment and its effects

Meteoroids and Orbital Debris

In recent history space has gained a new type of inhabitant---trash Forty years

of space exploration have led to the accumulation of significant quantities of orbital

debris This site describes the mess we have left in space

Exploring the Solar System Exploring the Solar System

33

An introduction to earths moon and the eight other planets in our solar system Learn

about the geology composition and orbits of other planets by planning a trip to another

planet

Design a Space Mission

Explore the purpose and constraints of technology by preparing a spacecraft for a mission

to Mercury

Peering into Space

Understand how telescopes work and how they can contribute to our knowledge of the

universe

Satellite Orbits

Explore satellite orbits and gravitational force

Space and Astronomy

An overview of our Solar System and how we use telescopes to explore it

Too Bright at Night

Light pollution how it interferes with stargazing and how it can be curtailed

The Mission to Mercury

Assess the goals benefits success and limitations of technology during a space mission

Looking at a Rocket Launch

Consider constraints which contribute to the design of a model rocket as well as analyze

a model rockets design and flight

The Sun

Introduction to our local star the sun especially its structure and its features such as sun

spots magnetic fields and solar flares

A Solar System Simulator

From the Jet Propulsion Laboratory a simulator which will show the position of objects

in the solar system on any date and from any position

General Space Knowledge FAQ Sheet on Space

Questions on gravity dust in space rockets and propulsion and more

The Deep Space 1 Probe Principals of Operation

The DS1 mission-navigation power communications propulsion and mission

Astronomy 161 The Solar System

An excellent comprehensive guide to all facets of the Solar System

34

Basics of Space Flight

This site offers a broad scope of information on space flight with numerous links to other

information resources

RocketModeler II

A great site An on-line interactive program that allows you to build your own model

rocket including type of propulsion materials of construction design and launch

parameters Then hit ldquoLaunchrdquo and follow the flight of the rocket

USA Today Shuttle Payload Costs

A USA Today online article that talks about the cost-per-pound to send cargo into space

using the shuttle

ScienceNASA

The Science Mission Directorate website describing all of NASArsquos missions current

news images games puzzles and more

Stargazers and Sunwatchers

Early stargazers--especially the priests of Egypt and Babylon semi-desert countries

where skies are rarely clouded--were fascinated by the star-studded canopy which

seemed to arch overhead and by the daily cycle of the Sun which seemed supernatural

beyond understanding Read on

Launching Rockets

Many of NASAs most famous missions -- from those observing Earth such as EOS Aura

and Landsat to interplanetary and deep space missions like the Mars Exploration Rovers

and Deep Space 1 -- are launched on Expendable Launch Vehicles (ELVs) These

missions are unpiloted and can accommodate all types of orbit inclinations and attitudes

Read about how NASA launches rockets launch schedules and sites and more at this

site Lots of information

How Space Stations Work

More information on the International Space Station (ISS) along with its early history

Space is Noisy

A collection of sounds recorded in space by various spacecraft

Gravity From Apples to Orbits

This site describes gravity its history of discovery its effects both small and large and a

hands-on lab Includes some neat simulation applets

Newtonrsquos Three Laws of Motion

Describes briefly the three fundamental laws of motion that govern movement throughout

the universe (mostly)

35

The Mystery of Gravity

This page contains basic information and FAQs about the force we call gravity It plays

an important role in our universe Scientists still have a tough time understanding what

this force is This remains one of the greatest challenges of 21st Century science

What is Gravity

The question What is Gravity has puzzled scientists from the time of the early Greeks

over 2000 years ago Thanks to the work of scientists like Copernicus Kepler Galileo

Newton and most recently Einstein we now have a much better idea of gravity and its

effects

Gravity and Bones

Exposure to the microgravity environment of space causes astronauts to lose calcium

from bones This loss occurs because the absence of Earths gravity disrupts the process

of bone maintenance in its major function of supporting body weight This site provides

details

Hydroponics in space What Is Gravity

Growing Plants in Space

NASA Basil Seeds in Space

NASA Farming for the Future

Homegrown Hydroponics

Hydroponics for Beginners

Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners

Hydroponics for the Classroom

Home Hydroponics

Exploring Classroom Hydroponics

International Space Station Ray Shielding-Educator Guide

Ray Shielding-Student Guide

Overview of International Space Station

Track the International Space Station

36

Manufacturing Technology from NASA

Photos of the International Space Station

What is space manufacturing

What is microgravity

Building Materials for Interplanetary Stations

NASA EDGE Lunar Architecture (podcast)

The International Space Station

Great high-resolution images of the ISS at different stages of construction The resolution

is high enough to also make this a good wallpaper

Assembly of the ISS

Another great ISS site from NASA which describes in detail the assembly process

Includes detailed descriptions and pictures of the individual modules and compartments

and interactives that show assembly of the Integrated Truss and explore the station

The Moon What Would You Find on the Moonrsquos Surface

Living in Space

Space Settlements

A Field Trip to the Moon

Why Return to the Moon Before Going to Mars

The Artemis Project

PERMANENT

Welcome to Moonhab

Moon Tycoon Website

Private Space Ventures httpwwwpanixcom~kingdonspacemarketshtml

Many links on this page are inactive but the description of space manufacturing

applications at this site is informative

37

SPACEcom articles

New Mexico Spaceport Open for Business

First Launch from New Mexico Spaceport Nears

New Mexico Spaceport Gets State Go-ahead

Spaceport to Rise in Californias Mojave Desert

Suborbital Rocket Fleet to Carry Tourists Spaceward in Style

MSNBC

Spaceports Compete in Race for Business

FAA Sets Up Plan for Spaceflight Permits

CNN

Commercial Space Travel Next Leap for Mankind

The Race to Blast Tourists into Space

Private Craft Soars into Space History

Spaceship One and Survival of the Species

Companies Race to Send Tourists into Space

NASA Mulls Cash Prize for Private Spaceflight Milestone

Space Flight History African Americans in Space

Explore the careers of prominent African Americans science math and technology

including space From Science NetLinks

The History of NASA

The history of NASA and its role in spaceflight since its founding in 1958

The Modern History of Spaceflight

From the space place the history of aeronautics and aerospace starting with the flight of

the Wright brothers

The History of Rockets

38

The evolution of the rocket has made it an indispensable tool in the exploration of space

A history of rockets starting with the ancient Chinese Includes many links to other

resources

History of Rocketry

From spacelineorg a history of rocketry in book format starting with the ancient

Chinese Six chapters in a very concise presentation

A Brief History of Rockets

From NASA a brief history of rockets starting in 400 BC with the Greek inventor

Archytas

Space Resources httpwwwnasagovcentersglennresearchmicrogexhtml

httpwwwarts-letterscomapollo13space_linkshtml

httpwwwspacecom

httpvathenaarcnasagovcurricspaceindexhtml

Using space in space Payload Systems

Working in Space

ISS Construction

Cosmic Quest at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Indianapolis

The Space Station

Habitat Living in Space

What Will Replace the Space Shuttle

Why Do Astronauts Eat Tortillas Instead of Bread

Water and Oxygen in Space Where Would a Space Explorer Find Water and Oxygen

Cleaning Water-Educator Section

Cleaning Water-Student Section

Using Water in Space

39

A Review of Litmus Paper

Making Water Potable in Rural Areas

The Big Gulp

Working in Space Studying Earths Environment from Space

This site is organized in a modular style based on Earth science topics studied by

scientists using environmental data collected by satellites Four modules have been

developed The Stratospheric Ozone and Global Land Vegetation modules and the

Oceanography and Polar Sea Ice Processes modules Very comprehensive and detailed

Space Contribution to Sustainable Development

Long-term continual monitoring of the Earth enables scientists to assess trends and to

judge the effects of human actions on the environment It also enables governments and

international bodies to monitor whether parties to national regional or international

agreements are fulfilling their obligations

Earth Environment from Space

Multiple links to sites describing NASA missions to study Earthrsquos environment from

space including a view of a volcanic eruption from space

Materials Science in Space

The reason we perform materials science experiments in space is straightforward It is

because we want to improve materials that are made on Earth The significantly reduced

gravity environment of space allows unique science experiments to be performed In

most cases these experiments cannot be done on the ground Check out this site for more

Space-based Materials Science

An overview from NASA of space-based materials processing and why

microgravity is such a good manufacturing environment

Materials Science-Why

We perform materials science research in space to improve things that are made

on Earth This site has information to explain why

Physical and Biological Sciences in Microgravity Fact Sheets

NASA fact sheets on a variety of experiments performed in space

Space Manufacturing

Space manufacturing is the production of manufactured goods in an environment

outside a planetary atmosphere Typically this includes conditions of microgravity and

hard vacuum Manufacturing in space has several potential advantages over Earth-based

industry A description from Wikipedia

40

Tools and Resources A Science Project Primer

Intel Scientific method for science fairs

The Discovery Channel Science Fair Handbook

A description of scientific methods from the Discovery Channel

The National Student Research Center

Dozens of student research sites from the National Student Research Center (some links

are inactive)

Experimental Science Projects An Introductory Level Guide

This introductory level guide presents basic information for doing a science project

Provides links to an intermediate-level guide and a sample science project

Cyber-Fair-A Resource For and By Science Students

Steps to Prepare a Science Fair Project

Frank Potters Science Gems

Great Links to Great Science Resources

The Mad SciNetwork

Great site for general science knowledge Lots of links search engines FAQ sheets

labs ask-a-scientist

Reekos Mad Scientist Lab

Science Terminology Glossary

Science NetLinks Lesson Plan Guide

SciNet lesson plans K-12 with alignment to national standards from AAAS

Science Fairs Soup to Nuts

The Discovery Channels Science Fair Central Tips on choosing and designing

A science fair project how to plan a science fair getting parents involved Tip sheets

and more

The KidSpace Internet Public Library

The IPL Science Fair Project resource Guide contains many links for help in choosing

designing doing and reporting a science project

The Dictionary

On-line dictionary and thesaurus

The Calculator

On-line scientific calculator

41

FromTo

Conversion factors table standard to metric Includes a downloadable conversion

program

Fuel Cells 2000

Lists of research programs academic programs career opportunities internships and

more in the area of fuel cells

Glossary of Scientific Terms

MampM Science and Math

212 pages of science and math activities using MampMs and Skittles

Physics Applets

This page contains links to a variety of physics applets sorted by subject matter

Physics 2000 Applets

This page contains more links to a variety of physics applets sorted by subject matter

Even more physics applets

Lots More Physics Applets

Samrsquos Laser FAQs

Experiment Toolkit for Electromagnetism

ISS Orbit Tracker

This site shows the current location of the ISS With free registration users may also

find out what satellites will be passing overhead anywhere anytime

AAAS SciNet Link for Energy Transformation

Introduces teachers to energy through the idea of energy transformations and

conversions and develops studentsrsquo ideas of what energy is and how it can be

measured Includes tools resources lessons and benchmarks

AAAS SciNet Link for Renewable Energy Resoources

Introduces teachers to energy through the idea of renewable energy resources and

develops studentsrsquo ideas of what renewable energy is and the drawbacks of each

Includes tools resources lessons and benchmarks

Resources for Americas Teachers from the Annenberg Classroom

MP3 and other recordings of experts debating a variety of energy and environment-

related topics From the Annenberg Foundation

42

The Florida Solar Energy Center Resource Page

Activity resource center at the Florida Solar Energy Center Includes activities on

building design and performance solar energy and alternative energy resources

teacher activity guides curriculum and more

Energy for Keeps Electricity from Renewable Energy

Energy for Keeps-Electricity from Renewable Energy A teachers resource guide for

energy-related activities

Science Friday-Teachers Guide to Alternative Energy Resources

An overview of alternative and renewable resources with links sites on several specific

types of energy resources A great teachers resource guide

Kathi Mitchells Resource Page for Energy

List of resource links for various forms of alternative and renewable energy resources

teacher curriculum guides

The New York Times Daily Lesson Plan-Teachers Guide

Teacher lesson plan from the NY Times A one-hour review of global warming and

alternative energy resources

A Guide to Estimating Power

Alternative energy sources and power estimations from the Exploratorium

How to conduct and present a science project Science Fair Project Design and Presentation

How to choose and conduct a science project (fair-oriented)-teacher resources

Tips and Tricks for Presentations

KidSpace Tips and Tricks for science project presentations This site includes

many links on how to format presentations templates for judging sheets all kinds of

great stuff

Writing Lab Reports or Research Reports-Formal Style

Guide for writing a lab report or research paper using a formal format

A Few Tips on How to Give a Great Presentation

Before You Create a Powerpoint Presentation

Choosing a Project

Desktop Publishing Rules

Poster Guidelines

43

The Seven Deadly Sins of Powerpoint Presentations

Use Less Clip Art

Transportation Environmental Impacts of Transportation

Most mechanized transportation methods cause serious damage to our air land water and

quality of life

Consumer Information

Part of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality (formerly Office of Mobile Sources)

Web site this section provides consumers with a variety of information for controlling air

pollution from motor vehicles farm and construction equipment and other sources

The Plain English Guide To The Clean Air Act Mobile sources

The 1990 Clean Air Act takes a comprehensive approach to reducing pollution from

motor vehicles This publication explains how the Act provides for cleaning up fuels

cars trucks buses and other motor vehicles

US EPA Fuel Economy Guide

This fuel economy guide lists the fuel economy (MPG) estimates based on results of tests

by the US EPA These tests are used to certify that vehicles meet the Federal emissions

and fuel economy standards

Green Vehicle Guide

Helps consumers choose the cleanest and most efficient vehicle that meets their needs

The Guide rates cars and trucks according to their emissions and fuel economy

performance and provides consumers with information on how to make environmentally-

informed choices when purchasing a vehicle

Automobile Emissions An Overview

Driving a private car is probably a typical citizens most polluting daily activity This

publication discusses various types of automobile emissions and what is being done to

control them

Your Car and Clean Air What YOU Can Do to Reduce Pollution

This fact sheet answers some of the most common questions about reducing emissions

from private vehicles Vehicle emissions contribute to health and environmental

problems such as urban smog air toxics and global warming

Reducing Waste When You Travel (PDF)

This EPA publication (EPA 530-F-04-019) provides tips for reducing waste and

recycling when traveling

Tips to Save Gas and Improve Mileage

This publication answers frequently asked questions about saving gasoline improving

mileage and what to consider when buying a car

44

Automobiles and Carbon Monoxide

Nationwide two-thirds of the carbon monoxide emissions come from transportation

sources with the largest contribution coming from highway motor vehicles This

publication discusses what is being done to control carbon monoxide levels

Automobiles and Ozone

In typical urban areas at least half of the ozone pollutants come from cars buses trucks

and off-highway mobile sources such as construction vehicles and boats This publication

discusses what is being done to control ozone levels

Transportation Air Quality Center

Provides state and local air quality regulators and transportation planners with access to

critical information regarding transportation programs and mobile source incentive-based

programs partnership opportunities grant funding sources useful contact names and

technical assistance

U S Department of Transportation - Find more transportation resources

Gas price watch

Electric Car Bush Hybrid Plugin

The Personal Environmental Impact Calculator Transportation

Videos Global warming video from Catalyst_Program_Outline 11-27-07 FINAL Activity 4

Videos and Group Discussion (30 minutes) Leonardo Dicaprio video

Earth To America Video

A Blue Man exclusive cry for the planet Heres a Blue Man exclusive fighting for

awareness for saving the earth but comically warning us in the format of an airplane

safety procedure

renewable and nonrenewable video

How a lemonfruit powers a battery VIDEO

PBS Raptor Force Birds in Flight VIDEO

Skunk Works multi-purpose UAV VIDEO

Lockheed-Martin Skunk Works P791 LTA ACLS dynmicpara VIDEO

Apollo 13 Video

45

ball bearings video

Leonardo DiCaprio Talks About Water

Video clip ldquoWaterrdquo from the DiCaprio Foundation EcoSite

Becoming a Scientist

Video clips of 11 biomedical researchers discussing the qualities needed to succeed in the

field From Science NetLinks

An Inconvenient Truth (with video photos story about global warming)

Links Database

This is a searchable database offering links to resources such as lesson plans videos

books and toolkits

ABC World News Tonight on Climate Change 0538

Warning us in the format of an airplane safety procedure Video

A Message From Planet Earth 0755

A cry from the planet to stop global warming Please spread the word

Climate change 0201

A UK climate change TV advert

Climate Change Graph Explained by Sir David Attenborough 0244

Sir David Attenborough shows how global warming is real and down to us This small

clip was shown on the program Are we changing planet Earth Al Gores An

Inconvenient Truth will be worth a watch

Climate Change Is Real 0730

While the Bush Administration has not been committed to curbing our

addiction to oil legislators from around the world are coming together to try to stop

climate change from increasing SourceCode reports from the United Nations Conference

on Climate Change in Montreal where world leaders are enacting the next step of the

Kyoto Protocol And well show you how American mayors are taking the steps to stop

carbon emissions despite the hesitations of the executive branch

WWF Canada 0100

World Wildlife Fund Canada campaign against global warming

Inconvenient Truth-Video trailer about global warming 230

Global warming-the real science 502

Discovery channel global warming video clip 136

46

Electric car in China(Video)

Community-Based Clean Air and Transportation Public Education Initiatives and

Partnerships

Fuel Cell video list

Fuel Cell Miniature Car

Ballard Energy How a Fuel Cell Works

EGEE 101 Hydrogen Questionnaire (students interview about hydrogen fuel cell)

Video Science in Force Energy

Video Fuel Cell Kit (National Geographic Today)

World Population website

Video pop quiz activity

Population

An educational resource for global population Population education helps students

appreciate the interdependence of people animals natural resources hellip

Setting up a Power Buoy

Climate Challenge

A UK plea to stop global warming now

Climate Change for Dummies

Explanation of a global warming graph by Sir David Attenboroough

Video from UTC Fuel Cells Showing Operation of a Fuel Cell

Chernobyl Immediately After the Accident

Pictures and a short movie of Chernobyl after the explosion

Dryden Aircraft Movie Collection

Weather and Climate Introduction to the Atmosphere

Introduction to the atmosphere from University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Includes learning activities

Introduction to Climate

47

Introduction to climate from University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Includes

learning activities

Does Weather Happen Randomly

Cool hands-on web-based activities for retrieving graphing and analyzing weather data

The Water Cycle

The water cycle from the USGS Includes a great diagram

How the Weather Works

Numerous weather-related resources and information pages from USA Today

Glossary of Terms from The Weather Channel

The Weather Classroom

An on-line weather classroom for students from The Weather Channel

General information on predicting the weather instruments used descriptions of cloud

types and a wind chill chart from the US Search and Rescue Task Force

Interactive Narrative on the Water Cycle

On-line interactive animation of the water cycle

Wastewater Treatment from the EPA

Animated graphic of wastewater treatment

Understanding el Nintildeo

An explanation of el Nintildeo and how it affects the weather

The Map Machine

The Map Machine from National Geographic allows user to map temperature storms

etc

The Earthrsquos Atmosphere

A very brief description of the layers of the Earthrsquos atmosphere

Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere

A great site with excellent illustrations and paragraphs that explain it all

An on-line weather classroom for students from The Weather Channel

Predicting the Weather

General information on predicting the weather instruments used descriptions of

cloud types and a wind chill chart from the US Search and Rescue Task Force

Interactive Narrative on the Water Cycle

On-line interactive animation of the water cycle

48

Wastewater Treatment from the EPA

Animated graphic of wastewater treatment

Understanding el Nintildeo

An explanation of el Nintildeo and how it affects the weather

Wind Power URLs Wind Energy Basics from the US DOE

Brief description and resource URLs from NRELDoE

The American Wind Energy Association

American Wind Energy Association Basics costs potential economy impact on the

environment offshore generation statistics policy issues resource guide

An Illustrated History of Wind Power Development

An illustrated history of wind power-past present and future

Wind Energy Topics from the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Division

US Dept of Energy site for general information

Oregon State University Energy Resources Research Laboratory

Pictures of wind towers and wind speed data at selected sites in Washington and Oregon

CapeWind Energy for Life

Description of Americas first offshore wind farm on Nantucket Sound

Careers in Wind Energy

From Science magazine a discussion of careers in wind energy

Wind With Miller

Animated website describing how wind power works Includes activities a turbine

simulator (includes graphing capabilities and a calculator) and a teacher resource guide

This is a great site

Wind Energy Basics

Where Does Wind Energy Come From

Wind Power Animation

Wind Resources in America

CT Wind Resource Map

Siting Wind Turbines

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The Impact of Wind Power