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Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois (ESCONI)
Is your family interested in the earth sciences, like geology, paleontology, and archaeology? If so, encourage them to sign up for ESCONI, a club wholey dedicated to earth sciences. In addition to hosting general meetings and lectures, they also host field trips! Sign up today!
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
At the National Museum of Natural History you will be greeted by a HUGE elephant. You can explore almost any interst you have including forensics with the Hall of Human Origins exhibit. Plus you can see coral reefs, endangered plants and displays about ancient civilizations. They even have an IMAX theater.
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Alternative Energy
Watch this video about alternative sources of energy that scientists are researching for the future. Wind energy is expected to be one of the top sources of "green" energy fo…
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Using and Saving Energy in Industry
Industries account for one-third of the country's energy usage. Learn about how each type of industry uses energy in this article.
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Hydrogen Power
Hydrogen is the simplest element, yet it can create large amounts of power. Look at the sun for example. It is a giant ball of hydrogen and is a huge source of energy. To learn more a…
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What is biomass?
Waste in landfills can be used as energy?!? Learn about biomass, a renewable energy from plants and animals!
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Wind Energy Basics
Don't know a lot about wind energy? Not to worry! Here's an easy to understand website that will teach you the basics about wind energy! Check out the link to learn more.
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Solar Wind Bridge
Read about this bridge that could grow vegetables and generate energy at the same time! This solar wind bridge concept could power 15,000 homes.
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Harness the Power of Wind
This article starts with an introduction to wind energy, shows you the inside of a wind turbine, how that turbine generates power and then lets you try it out for yourself.
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Air Pollution
Examine the quality of the air you breathe with this simple project! Using a filter, you can see what particles you breathe in.
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Crossword Puzzle - Renewables
Test your knowledge on renewable energy! Don't worry if you get stumped - there will be hints!
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Wind Power (take the quiz)
This site will teach you all about wind power, how it works, and where wind farms are! There's even a cool video! But pay attention, there is a quiz at the end to test your knowledge…
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Energy Blast Exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Try powering a model city with wind energy. At the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History there is an exhibit that tells the dynamic story of energy resources in North Texas. Yo…
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Argonne National Laboratory
A lot of things are researched at the Argonne National Laboratory, one of the largest laboratories in the nation. Research includes cool topics like nuclear energy and national security. Tell your teacher about Argonne today!
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Jonathan Colby, Hydrodynamic Engineer
After entering a Ph. D. program in aerospace engineering, the current of Jonathan Colby's career swept him away from aerospace and toward renewable energy. Jonathan now works to turn…
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Careers in Renewable Energy
Are you interested in renewable energy but don't know what field of energy you want to work in? In this article, you can learn about careers in different kinds of renewable energy, f…
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PowerUp: The Game
Fossil fuels have been damaging the environment, and it's up to you to save the world! Much of the ecosystem is destroyed, and people are dying. Build wind, sun, and solar power struc…
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Solar Energy
Learn how the power of the sun can provide us energy! It's amazing what a star so far away can do!
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Geothermal Energy
Did you know we can use energy from heat inside the Earth? This is called geothermal energy. The US is the leader in geothermal power generation. Learn more about this hot source of…
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Using and Saving Energy in Commercial Buildings
Malls, hospitals, and schools all use a great amount of energy! Find out how much energy they use and where they get their energy from in this article!
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