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Wind Power

Hybrid Cars

Solar Power

Hydropower

Green Houses

Green Remodeling

Wave Power

To complete research for your project use the following:

• Encyclopedias - Start your search with an encyclopedia- this will give you broad overview of your topic. You can use the World Book Encyclopedia in the Library or the online encyclopedias:
  Encyclopedia Britannica
  World Book Online

• Books - Use books from the LJA and public libraries. Many of the books from the LJA library are reserved on a cart behind Ms. Cipolla's desk. You can use these during your class, study halls, and before and after school.

• Online Databases - Both EBSCO and Infotrac will have information about renewable resources. After finding information about your topic, you may narrow your search to a particular country.
  Example: If you are researching solar power in China enter your search as:
  "Solar Energy" AND China

• Websites - The following is a list of accurate and current websites you can use to complete your research.

  General Information about Renewable Energy

• Alternative Energy Resources
• BERR* - uses of renewable energy in school in the UK
• DMOZ.org - A list of websites with information about renewable energy
• Energy Kids - Great information and don't miss the links page!
• Energy Quest - Gives facts and information about renewable energy sources
• Energy Story - Explains different types of energy and how they are used - great for students
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) - Student center
• Green Power* - Energy produced in Australia using sun, wind, water, and waste
• Hands On* - Information about uses of renewable energy by country
• Hawaiian Electric Company - Explains the ways Hawaii is using renewable resources
• How Stuff Works - Great explainations of how things work! Enter your topic in the search menu at the top
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory for students
• New York State Energy Research and Development Authority - Energy saving methods used in New York state
• Renewable Energy* - uses in Australia
• Renewable Energy - An overview of the different types of renewable energy
• Research Guide for Students - contains links to many websites
• US Department of Energy
• USGS - Statistics on US and World Energy production and use

Wind Power

• Blowing in the Wind
• DMOZ *- A list of websites with information about wind power
• Global Wind Energy Council*
• US Department of Energy - cool video

Hybrid Cars

• "The dollars and sense of hybrid cars" - article from Consumer Reports magazine
• DMOZ - A list of links to information about hybrid cars
• How Hybrid Cars Work
• Hybrid Cars
• Mother Earth News - Magazine articles about hybrid cars

Solar Power

• DMOZ - A list of links to information about solar power
• SELF *(Solar Electric Light Fund) - An organization that bring solar power to rural villages
• PV Resources* - List the world's largest solar power plants

Hydropower

• DMOZ - A list of links to information about hydropower
• A Walk through a Hydroelectric Project - A video about hydroelectricity

Green Houses

• Environmental Building News - List differnt green building products
• Green Building - Check out the Fast Facts and Resources for some interesting statistics and good links
• Green Home Building - Discusses ways to use renewable energy in your home
• US Green Building Council -

Green Remodeling

• Green Guide - National Geographic suggestions for making your home green
• Is Your Home a Green House? - Fun game and quiz about making a home more environmentally friendly
• Low Impact Living - Green projects to make a home eco-friendly
• Seattle's Green Home Remodeling Guides - Ideas on how to make your home green

 

Wave Power

• Discovery Channel - Video on wave energy
• Ocean Power Technologies - Explains wave power
• Portugal's Wave Power Plant - Article about Portugal's use of wave power
• The Promise of Wave Power - Short video from the New York Times
• US Department of Energy - Short description on wave power
• Wave Power - Explains how it works, advantages, and disadvantages
• Wave Power - Alternative Energy Available Today* - Describes four different methods of wave power, includes international examples

* = Includes international information

There are many other websites with information about renewable energy around the world. To find international information, enter your topic with the name of a specific country.

If you need help finding information, ask Ms. Cipolla - she is always happy to help!

 

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