Best of: Renewable Energy

Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Renewable energy for year 7 students studying Earth and Space Science. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU116 Year 7: "Some of Earth’s resources … Continued

A solar chimney that saves lives and energy

This solar chimney can slash energy costs and now research reveals it could also help save lives in a building fire. Investigate this technological development with students in years 6,7, 8, and 10 studying Physical, Earth and Space, or Chemical … Continued

Clean energy technology is drawing inspiration from nature

By observing how plants, animals and even mud behave, renewable energy innovators are uncovering new ideas. Use this interesting article with students in years 4 – 10 studying any science. It would be particularly suited to those studying energy generation … Continued

Pursuit of perfection will slow down the energy transition

Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources; The Changing Earth Physical Sciences - Energy Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Physical Sciences - Energy Years: 6, 7, 10 Pursuit of … Continued

Climate Geoengineering

Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences – Extreme Earth Events; Climate Change Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6, 10 Climate geoengineering could have … Continued

New glass discovery

Topics: Biological Sciences – Cells Physical Sciences – Energy Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Form and Function Physical Sciences - Energy Years: 7, 8 How thousands of years are taken off the glassmaking process How thousands of years are … Continued