Energy

This "Energy" page has links to sites with information about energy-related issues. The sites, which are listed in alphabetical order, have been selected to help you with certain projects in the Energy module.

Current Events Theme Page

http://www.cln.org/themes/current.html
This CLN page has links to many online newspapers and magazines. Start here to search for a current news story about energy. (For Canadian news, try CBC Newsworld or the Globe and Mail.)

 

Yes Mag

http://www.yesmag.ca/index.html
Visit this site to find online articles with up-to-date science and technology news. This site is Canada's Science Magazine for Kids.

 

Energy Quest

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/index.html
This colourful site is designed especially for kids. It has interesting information on many energy topics including: fossil fuels, alternative fuel vehicles, renewable resources and tips for saving energy. You can also ask "Dr. Questor" questions about energy, and do puzzles, jokes and other fun activities. The site is operated by the California Energy Commission.

 

Hydroelectric Generation

http://www.bchydro.com/info/system/system15250.html
This BC Hydro site shows how electrical power is generated and what happens in the power cycle before electricity reaches people's homes.

 

Kids Stuff

http://www.eere.energy.gov/kids/
This site is designed especially for kids and has links to many different sites on energy. There is quite a bit of information about solar energy. The site is operated by the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network.

 

Virtual Tours

http://www.bchydro.com/recreation/mainland/mainland5361.html
This BC Hydro site allows you take a "virtual tour" of the power house at Stave Falls. Please note: In order to take the tour, you need a computer with a fast connection, lots of memory and the plug-in "Quicktime" which can be downloaded free from the Internet.

 

What is Energy?

http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/
This site is also designed especially for kids. Click on the section titled "What is Energy". Scroll down the next page to find the "Energy Sources" diagram. Click on the coloured diagram to find information on many different energy sources including: wind, coal, water, nuclear, oil, biomass, and natural gas.

 

Yahooligans: Science and Nature: News and Magazines

http://www.yahooligans.com/Science_and_Nature/News_and_Magazines/
Look here for links to magazine and newspaper articles about current events in science.