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Age range 14-16


Information bank

Age 14-16. Non-renewable energy resources Learn about oil, natural gas, coal and nuclear fuel in this summary of non-renewable sources of energy. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis.
Age 14-16. Renewable energy resources Investigate renewable sources of energy such as wind and wave power, geothermal energy and hydroelectricity. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis.

Models

Age 14-16. Energy transfer by conduction Use this animation to study how energy is transferred between molecules in solids, liquids and gases. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis.

Simulations

Age 14-16. Conserving energy in a house How to use the Energy house simulation to make a home energy efficient. Keith Walker. Age 14-16. Energy house Investigate how to make a house energy efficient with this simulation. Keith Walker. Age 14-16. Thermal conduction in metals Teachers' notes on how to use the worksheet investigating how different types of metal conduct heat. Jim Davis/Virtual Science Group. Age 14-16 Thermal conduction in metals Use this worksheet to investigate how different types of metal conduct heat. Jim Davis/Virtual Science Group.

Text-based activities

Age 14-16. Investigating air pollution Use this worksheet to interpret ozone data in a city centre. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis. Age 14-16. Teaching about air pollution Help students to test a hypothesis on the causes of air pollution using these ideas. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis.

Data-based activities

Age 14-16. Comparing fuel economy in different cars Use these ideas to explore fuel economy with students. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis. Age 14-16. Comparing fuel economy in different cars Use this worksheet to carry out the Excel exercise comparing the engine performance of different cars. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis.

Experiments Online

Age 14-16. Introduction to datalogging Use these ideas to help students collect information using dataloggers. Rob Musker. Age 14-16. Keeping food hot Compare the heat-insulating properties of food containers by using a datalogger. Rob Musker.

Teacher presentations

Age 14-16. Fuel economy Use this presentation to help students learn about fuel consumption, energy transfer and designing an energy-efficient car. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis. Age 14-16. Introducing energy Use this presentation to introduce students to different types of energy and energy transfer. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis.

Student presentations

Age 14-16. Non-renewable energy resources Present information about oil, natural gas, coal and nuclear fuels with the aid of this template. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis. Age 14-16. Renewable energy resources Use this template to describe tidal and biomass energy, and hydroelectric power. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis. Age 14-16. Renewable energy resources II Use this template for a presentation about solar, geothermal, wind and wave energy. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis.

Out of school

Age 14-16. Power stations Enhance a study of energy and energy transfer with a school visit to a UK power station. Contact details are presented here.

Professional development

Age 14-16. Teaching about energy and energy transfer Keep up to date with energy and energy transfer teaching methods with this overview. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis.

Science NOW!

Age 14-16. Does energy-efficient car protect the environment? An energy-efficient engine may herald the future of transport. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis. Age 14-16. Green roofs could cut cooling bills Traditional roofing methods could cut energy costs. David Bradley. Age 14-16. Harnessing the sea wind Giant offshore wind parks could provide the answer to Europe's energy needs. David Bradley. Age 14-16. Mobile phones - could they be harmful? Investigating the scientific evidence that radiation from mobile phones could be dangerous. Mike Evans and Linda Ellis.

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