Generating Electricity: Hydroelectric Power
STEM Explained
Learn how moving water can be used to generate electricity. This is called hydroelectric power generation.
Green Energy
Backgrounders
An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power
What is Welding?
Backgrounders
Learn about the science involved in combining two metals by welding.
Vivek Chauhan
Career Profiles
Program Advisor, Renewable Generation
Rodrigo Vidal
Career Profiles
Architect, Teacher
Resources on the Environment
STEM Explained
Resource page including articles and career profiles related to the environment.
Steve Copeland
Career Profiles
Power Distribution Supervisor
Nimesh Patel
Career Profiles
Manager, Engineering Services
Generating Electricity: Wind Power
Backgrounders
Learn how moving air can be used to generate electricity.
Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.
How can I build an electromagnet that moves paperclips?
Hands-on Activities
Design and build an electromagnet which can carry paperclips over a distance of one metre.
Generating Electricity: Solar Cells
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from the Sun can be used to generate electricity.
Generating Electricity: Electric Animals
Backgrounders
Learn about animals that generate their own electricity!