BG Gas Group
The Social and Environmental section of this Website offers case studies and outlines the key arguments concerning social and environmental issues.
http://www.bg-group.com/socenv/index.html |
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BP
The Environment and Society section of BP's Website focuses on current issues in the oil industry, such as pollution, sustainability, human rights and the changing face of the global energy market.
http://www.bp.com/ |
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British Nuclear Fuels Limited
The BNFL Website has a number of education resources aimed at pupils aged from 5 upwards, which are designed to help teachers deliver the National Curriculum.
http://www.bnfl.com |
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Energy Information Administration
A US government Website filled with information about most types of fuel and with associated 'kids' pages' for each section.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/ |
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Energy Information Administration / Kids' Corner
The Kids' Corner section of the site has lots of useful information about coal and the coal industry from a non-UK perspective.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/non-renewable/coal.html |
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Energy Quest
An absolutely first-class Website devoted to all aspects of energy, but with special emphasis on conservation.
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/index.html |
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Energy Saving Trust
This Website includes a tour of a virtual home, with tips on how to save energy.
http://www.saveenergy.co.uk/ |
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Harnessing Alternative Energy
Arguments for, and methods of, using alternative energy. Not limited simply to wind power, this site also examines the social, economic, political and practical reasons for using renewable energy resources.
http://www.wind-power.com/ |
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Illustrated History of Wind Power Development
A good general grounding in the key aspects of wind power plus strong arguments for sustainability.
http://telosnet.com/wind/ |
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Internet Public Library
Very sound information for children on how best to go about developing a science project. Clear explanation of the need for scientific method plus lots of links to other useful sites.
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/projectguide/ |
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Learn4good
A good general directory of children's science Websites with a broad, global perspective.
http://www.learn4good.com/kids/science.htm |
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NASA Kids
NASA's general science page with live links to current projects (and with a special section for teachers).
http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/ |
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National Windpower
All things wind-related from the UK's largest provider of wind farms. This site also offers a teachers' pack on renewable energy.
http://www.natwindpower.co.uk/ |
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Nuclear Energy Institute Science Club
A look at the energy released by nuclear power with information for teachers and pupils and links to similar sites. Features a downloadable lesson plan for a class on nuclear energy.
http://www.nei.org/scienceclub/index.html |
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Oxfam
A source of lesson plans, assembly ideas and resources that will introduce global citizenship into your science teaching. The resources at Oxfam's 'Cool Planet' Website cover issues including sustainability, recycling and energy efficiency, as well as photo-based information about oceans, deserts and rainforests.
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/go/science |
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Robert Krampf's Science Education Company
This website has a 'Free science experiment of the week' and promotes a hands-on approach to learning about science.
http://www.krampf.com/ |
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Science Sites on the Web
Good general science directory page catering for younger pupils (around KS2) and their teachers.
http://k12science.ati.stevens-tech.edu/curriculum/k4.html |
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Solar Electric Power
A Website devoted to the practicalities of solar cells, including factsheets, Q and A and even a downloadable pdf file offering a consumer's guide to choosing and installing a solar cell system.
http://www.solarelectricpower.org/power/default.cfm |
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Solarpower.com (World News Network)
Current global news with an alternative-energy slant. Especially good at focusing on the latest trends and the most important debates. For KS3 and above.
http://www.solarpower.com/ |
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The Energy Tree
A fascinating Website that examines energy from both scientific and political standpoints. Renewables and non-renewables are covered in detail - simply pick a branch of the tree.
http://www.oneworld.org/energy/etree.html |
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The Kids' Guide to Science Projects
How to put together a truly outstanding science project. Lots of help with 'scientific method' without seeming dull.
http://edweb.tusd.k12.az.us/jtindell/ |
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Wind Power Monthly
On-line magazine of wind power from a non-UK perspective, updated monthly.
http://www.wpm.co.nz/ |
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World Solar Challenge
Details on the annual solar-powered car competition, which is run between Darwin and Adelaide in Australia.
http://www.wsc.org.au/ |
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Yahooligans
Lots of energy-related sites, with particular emphasis on learning through experimentation (KS2-3).
http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/Science_and_Nature/Physical_Sciences/Energy/ |
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