Energy Transformations

Below there are many links on studying energy transformations and forms. Remember that all energy is conserved--it is not destroyed--simply transformed from one form to another. However, efficiency plays a role in energy transformations. All of the energy in coal--when it is burned for making steam to turn a turbine---does not transfer directly into electricity. Much of the stored energy in coal is transformed into other forms along the way to making electricity; only a small percentage of the stored energy actually "makes" electricity.

Go in order through the following links:

Advantages and Disadvantages of Energy Sources:

Tutorial: http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/energy/advantages/

go here second: http://homepages.spa.umn.edu/~larry/ADVANTAGE_DIS_ENERGY.pdf

Great graphic over energy sources (positives and negatives)
http://burnanenergyjournal.com/major-sources-of-energy-their-advantages-and-disadvantages/

http://burnanenergyjournal.com/what-kind-of-energy-makes-the-least-greenhouse-gas/

http://burnanenergyjournal.com/what-kinds-of-energy-are-the-least-toxic-to-people-and-the-environment/

http://burnanenergyjournal.com/what-is-the-cheapest-source-of-energy/

Forms of Energy

This website details information on several forms of energy.
http://www.science4us.com/elementary-physical-science/energy/
Go through them in order
LIGHT
HEAT
SOUND
ELECTRICAL

Energy Transformations

Please go to this link and complete as many demos as you can over Energy Transformations
http://www.science4us.com/elementary-physical-science/energy/energy-transformations/

Play this game next:
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/onlinestuff/games/energy_flows.aspx

Then this tutorial: - complete 1 - 5 events.
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/E04/E04.html

This online tutorial has many options for exploring energy. Take your time.
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/index.html

In the below link, start with the ENERGY STORY
http://energyquest.ca.gov/story/index.html