The Sun - renewable energy source
The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun. ~Ralph Nader
Directions: Use these links coupled with your online searching skills to answer the questions and come to a conclusion.
The Sun is our Nearest Star - NASA | Solar Decathlon | US Dept of Energy - Solar | Clean Energy - NSEA
Nova - Saved by the Sun | U.S. Solar Radiation Resource Maps | NREL - National Energy Resource Lab | The Big Energy Gamble - NOVA free, online videos
Using Google Maps to Find a Home’s Solar Potential | Maine Solar House | Can We Run The World Off The Sun? NPR | Earth 9/11
The Investigation:
Solar power is already a vital part of our lives. Explain.
What issues must be considered?
Evaluate your home or school for possible passive and active solar applications.
Consider talking to your parents or the School Board about your ideas.
Energy Alternatives Exploration | Smart Meter Plan | Saving on Home Energy Use Activity | Energy Explained
Do the Alternative Energy Sources Project - pbl | Energy Info Sources | Saving on Lighting Energy Activity |
Oil Production Examining History - Finding the truth | How we use Oil | Energy Digital Video Project | Energy eGame
Environment Issues Game - problem based learning | Sciencnetlinks | Renewable Energy
Become enlightened about energy:
WGAL Puts New CFL Bulbs To The Test | Ratatouille and Department of Energy TV Spot | A New Bulb on the Block
How fluorescent lamps work | Watch several Green Energy online videos | How efficient are you?
Garrett Yazzie, 13, invents solar heater for his family's home | Junk Yard Genius
High School Student is Biofuel Whiz-kid | 12-year-old Revolutionizes the Solar Cell
Mapping Renewable Energy, Rooftop by Rooftop - Time, 12/22/08
Green Options - LEDs Part 1Nightly Business Report | Part 2 | Lighting: LED Exit Signs | What is Light Pollution?
series on PBS - Energy (Use the episodes drop down menu to see the videos) | The Energy Efficient Home webquest
Solve a Science Mystery - Select one | Slay your energy vampires | Computer energy saving | How to Use Trees to Save Energy
States and Energy Initiatives video Governors Association Conf. CSPAN | Energy Information Office Official Statistics of US Government
US Senate Hearing on Energy Security - multiple plans and issues discussed | Learn about clean coal technology
Internet
Hunts / Nature / Water Studies / Computers / Problem based Learning / Civics / Puzzles & Projects / Site
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2008 Cindy O'Hora Released to public domain in humble homage of the Barefoot Solar Engineers.
posted 10/2008
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Proof your responses. It is funny how speling errors and typeos sneak in to the bets work. 
Make Your Own Printed answer sheet
National Educational Technology Standards for Students
Aligned with Pennsylvania Academic Standards Science and Technology, Arts, Reading Writing, Ecology & Environment, Writing, Civics and Government