Earth Month: Green Energy
An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power our vehicles
Rodrigo Vidal
Architect, Teacher
Introduction to Heat Transfer
Learn about the different ways that heat is transferred.
Generating Electricity: Biomass
Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.
Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels
Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.
ScienceXplosion - Friction and Reality
Rub... rub... rub... Can you feel the heat? Yes? It's friction! In this episode of ScienceXplosion, Eric learns how friction creates heat and can slow down moving objects. It's not magic, it's science!
ScienceXplosion - The Era of the Air Pump
On this episode of ScienceXplosion, Eric makes a bottle rocket.
Thermal Imaging
Learn about uses of thermal imaging as a medical imaging technology.
Why Do Ice Rinks Stay Frozen?
Every ice rink is an example of molecular bonding and gas laws at work!
Living Space
Students will measure environmental conditions such as temperature, CO2, and relative humidity in their classroom and submit the data to a national database.
How Do Sleeping Bags Work?
How do our bodies get cold? How do sleeping bags keep us warm?
The Cold Pack: A Chilly Example of an Endothermic Reaction
When you hurt your ankle, thermodynamics can help you heal! An endothermic reaction reduces the swelling by cooling your injury.
How do an Airplane's Tires Help It Land Safely?
Manufacturing and engineering airplane tires is important work! Learn how airplane tires keep the aircraft safe during takeoff and landing.
Tapping Underground Energy with Heat Pumps
Using the heat of the Earth’s interior, you can heat your home with a ground source heat pump. This kind of heating is cheaper and better for the environment!