The article and graphic by SaveOnEnergy.com easily describe how wind turbines work!  

The article describes how wind turbines work. The turbines generate energy by converting mechanical energy from the wind into electrical power. 

Recently in Costa Rica, they operated on renewable energy for 75 days! This sparked interest in a Texas town! Georgetown, Texas plans on operating on only renewable energy by 2017!

This article discusses how scientists are planning on making an offshore wind farm! They are planning on placing 130 wind turbines in the ocean to provide energy to the New England area. 

This article describes how wind energy is harnessed and used. It describes facts and statistics about wind power used in the US. 

This article describes new wind energy technologies developed by Ford. They created a micro wind turbine which generates power in an eco-friendly manner. They believe that micro wind …

In various areas of the United States people live near wind turbines. There have been reports from certain people that living near the wind turbines has caused them to have increase…

Hydroelectric energy is the safest and most reliable source of power. Many countries are working towards using hydroelectricity as a primary form of power. Learn more about the advant…

Engineers race to develop unmanned flying machine that turns wind to electricity. These turbines use an airplane-like design. Today worldwide, an estimated 1 billion people have no ac…

Dams and reservoirs aren't just for boating and fishing. These giant architectural feats help provide power to towns and cities all over the world. But how do dams turn water into ele…

How much energy does one kilowatt of electricity give in comparison to one gallon of electricity? They're different types of energy, so how does one compare them? Students can lear…

  Where do we get our energy? We get our energy from multiple sources, including biomass and coal.  Learn about the different sources that we get our energy from!  

Learn about the different forms of energy!  What's the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy? Where can each form of energy be found?  Click below to find out!

Did you know that we use energy in everything that we do? What is energy? Become familiar with the different forms of energy!

This article explains the pros and cons of each source of energy. Aspects include the environmental impact, availability, and dangers of each one.  

Using a nail, a penny, and a lemon, students can create electricity and light up an LED. Students will also learn a little bit about voltage and current in a series circuit.

We use energy in many activities--transportation, air conditioning, lighting... the list can go on forever! However, each time we use energy, that means we could be damaging our en…

Learn about several people who have made significant contributions to energy and science in this article. This is a reminder that the concept of electricity and other forms of energy …

From the invention of fire to solar-powered devices, civilization's way of obtaining energy has drastically improved. Read about how various types of energy has changed since the begi…

Which type of energy do we use the most? How do we compare to the rest of the world? You might be suprised by seeing these energy statistics!  

Here's a short, instructional video simulating how a wind turbine generates energy. Kids will learn that the energy the turbine produces isn't used right away. Check out the video to …

Watch this video about alternative sources of energy that scientists are researching for the future. Wind energy is expected to be one of the top sources of "green" energy for the fut…

  This article explains physics laws, such as energy cannot be created or destroyed. Students will learn that energy can be transformed into other forms of energy.  

  Students will learn what it means to recycle and how to take part in saving the environment.  

Did you know 28% of all the energy we use in the US is used for transportation? Seeing how transportation plays a major role in our lives--we rely on cars, buses, and airplanes--this …

Industries account for one-third of the country's energy usage. Learn about how each type of industry uses energy in this article.

Malls, hospitals, and schools all use a great amount of energy! Find out how much energy they use and where they get their energy from in this article!

The amount of energy that we use in our households might surprise you! Especially with the advancement and availability of technology, we are consuming more and more energy each year.…

Kids will learn about greenhouse gases and how they are produced. They will also learn about the greenhouse effect.    

Students will learn about how energy is used thorugh different sectors of the economy. It's interesting to see how much energy each sector uses!

Hydrogen is the simplest element, yet it can create large amounts of power. For example, the sun is a giant ball of hydrogen and is a huge source of energy. To learn more about hyd…

Students will learn about the different electricity sources that power the United States and which ones are most commonly used. The article also touches on our power source's envri…

  This is a great article describing electricity. Multiple aspects are covered, including atoms, magnets, and circuits.    

  Most students take what they have for granted. Let them imagine their lives without electricity; that means they can't use everyday items like lightbulbs, microwaves, and air …

  Kids will learn how the power of the sun can provide us energy.   

How can water create electricity? There are multiple ways, such as power dams, tidal power, and wave power. Learn more about hydropower here!  

  Students will learn about what geothermal energy is and how it is used! The US is the leader in geothermal energy; perhaps your region might be using geothermal energy. 

Students will learn about biomass, a renewable energy from plants and animals! The article also talks about waste-to-energy transformations in order to make electricity.  

  Don't know a lot about wind energy? Not to worry! Here's an easy to understand website that will teach you the basics about wind energy! Check out the link to learn more.  

  Read about this bridge that could grow vegetables and generate energy at the same time! This solar wind bridge concept could power 15,000 homes.  

The city of Reno, NV is looking at nine different designs for win turbines and doing research to determine how well they work around the city. They are also giving people that may wan…

Your students might be interested to learn that right now Europe is using offshore wind turbines to generate clean energy, and the United States may soon follow suit.  This article di…

This article will provide your students with a good introduction to Wind Energy by showing them the inside of a wind turbine, how that turbine generates power, and letting them adjust…

This article will give your students an idea of what it’s like to visit a wind farm, how it sounds, what the wind feels like, and includes lots of pictures of a real wind farm in California.