Energy

What material best absorbs solar energy? How can wind and water be used to create energy? How does insulation affect heat flow? Explore ways to create and conserve energy with author Robert Gardner. Use easy-to-find materials and the scientific method to explore green energy. For readers interested in science fairs, many experiments are followed by ideas for science fair projects.

Robert Gardner is an award-winning author of science books for young people. He is a retired high school teacher of physics, chemistry, and physical science. In 2010, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Hands-On Science Writing from AAAS/Subaru Science Books Films.

Introduction	p. 5
Energy and Its Nonrenewable Sources	p. 11
Melting Glaciers and Sea Ice (A Demonstration)	p. 15
How Powerful Are You? (An Experiment)	p. 21
Solar Energy: A Renewable Energy Source	p. 25
Concentrating Solar Energy (An Experiment)	p. 30
Light to Electricity (An Experiment)	p. 40
Sunlight to Heat in a Solar Collector (A Model)	p. 43
Absorbing Solar Energy (An Experiment)	p. 49
Water, Wind, and Geothermal Energy	p. 52
A Simple Electric Generator (A Demonstration)	p. 55
An Electric Motor as a Generator (A Demonstration)	p. 62
A Pinwheel Turbine (A Demonstration)	p. 65
The Effect of Temperature on Water Density (An Experiment)	p. 69
Conserving Electrical Energy	p. 75
Power Ratings of Appliances (Measurements)	p. 79
An Immersion Heater and Wattage (A Measurement)	p. 84
Fluorescent Versus Incandescent Lightbulbs (An Experiment)	p. 88
Heat	p. 93
A Basic Law About Heat (A Demonstration)	p. 94
Conduction of Heat (An Experiment)	p. 97
Heat Flow From a House in Winter (A Model)	p. 100
What Can a Cooling Curve Tell Us? (An Experiment)	p. 102
How Does Surface Area Affect the Rate of Heat Loss? (An Experiment)	p. 105
Finding Infiltration (A Measurement)	p. 109
How Will the Thickness of Insulation Affect Heat Flow? (An Experiment)	p. 111
Appendix: Science Supply Companies	p. 123
Glossary	p. 124
Further Reading and Internet Addresses	p. 126
Index	p. 127
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