Archive for the 'Energy Sources' Category


Can You Turn the Broken Solar Lights Back On?

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 6:38 am

Written by: Mary LeFever

Recently, a reader asked for ideas on teaching about solar-powered lights. She wrote:

I would like to find an activity that utilizes the solar panels from garden solar lights. I know that I could probably find many broken solar lights and was wondering if anyone has any ideas? Electricity and solar panels are not my […]

Posted in Topics: Alternative Energy Sources, Earth Sciences, Electricity, Energy Sources, Light, Physical Sciences, Quick Takes, Science, Science and Technology

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Energy Sources

Thursday, May 15th, 2008 4:41 pm

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

Running on empty? Not yet, but national energy decisions may be a bigger issue in our students’ lifetimes. A number of groups have created appealing web sites to teach young people about sources of energy as well as the environmental and economic pros and cons of relying on them.
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Posted in Topics: Alternative Energy Sources, Conservation, Energy Sources, Fossil Fuels, Personal and Social Issues, Quick Takes, Science, Science and Technology

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