Renewable Energy: A Look at Geothermal and Hydroelectric

Why aren't we only using solar power?

Electric Circuits: Series and Parallel

How do wind turbines work?

You can also learn about solar panels if you are interested.  (advanced)

https://youtu.be/xKxrkht7CpY?si=jOtSHKshBk5AHjRu

Setting Up A Simple Circuit

Popsicle Stick Catapult

Electricity 101

Chain Reaction Machines (Herringbone)

Chain Reaction Machines

Electricity Basics

You can also check out this add from a power company about life without electricity.

Chain Reactions Part 2

Energy and Amusement Parks

Read about amusement park rides and physics. (advanced)

Generating Electricity -- Changing Energy into Electricity

 You can watch this simulation about thermal power plants.

Steam Engines: How can steam be used for movement?

 You can read about steam engines on Britannica or Kiddle.

Electricity, Flashlights and Circuits

 Energizer: Read about how a standard flashlight works. (link)

Read and learn about electrical circuits with this interactive diagram. (link)

Chain Reaction Machines (Rube Goldberg)

 

Bill Nye The Science Guy Energy

Roller Coasters and Energy

Kinetic vs Potential Energy

 Now read about potential and kinetic energy:

1. Read a brief summary of potential and kinetic energy.
2. Read about potential energy.
3. Read about kinetic energy.

Now check out this Design Squad video from PBS Kids.

Waves -- Light and Sound

Light and sound both travel in waves.  How are they similar?  How are they different?  What can you learn from these two videos?


Read about light and waves.

Physics of light and sound for kids.