Environmental Resource Guides

Renewable Energy

Learning About Renewable Energy

Confused about sources of energy called photovoltaic, biomass, and hydrothermal? This site, created by the U.S. Department of Energy, provides good definitions and explanations of the various forms of renewable energy. Includes a glossary and list of helpful resources.

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Generate Your Own Hydropower

Students will experience the generation of hydropower through the hands-on building of a water wheel, galvanometer, and generator. Through the activities on this website, students will gain an understanding of how hydropower plants generate electricity. Also included are follow-up questions for discussion and project diagrams.

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Renewables Fuel Page

This site contains substantial coverage of energy topics with accompanying statistics. The "What's New" section provides access to current articles which students will be assigned to read and then present in class. The page is also searchable for students who are looking for specific information on a narrow energy-related topic.

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