Middle schoolers investigate the effect of temperature on the density of air by putting an uncovered bottle in a bucket of hot water. Then they place a balloon over the mouth of the bottle. They repeat the procedure using ice water and...

Young scholars conduct an experiment using two or three plants. They sprinkle one plant with water and the other with vinegar or lemon juice several times a day. After several days, they discuss the plants' condition.

Explore the sun's ability to distill contaminated water with this simple set of classroom experiments. After filling two glass bowls, one with muddy water and the other with salt water, they are covered with plastic wrap and placed...

Learners investigate the properties of insulation as it relates to whales and sea ice. They research whales and examine atmospheric changes that occur with sea ice variability.

Students communicate in the Inupiat language using weather-related vocabulary, numbers, and days of the week. They prepare a weather forecast and present it as if they were on a television news program. The forecast must be entirely in...

Students investigate data on temperature, pressure, and humidity by downloading information from the ARM Website. Working in groups, they discover how the weather impacts life in each of the ARM sites. They record weather data in their...

Students examine how the climate and environment affect people in Alaska. They identify the five regions of Alaska on a map, conduct Internet research, write a report on climate differences across the five Alaskan regions, and write a...

Young scholars construct a wind vane while learning the functionality of its parts and the effects that wind has on the weather. They study the four directions by looking at their wind vanes.

Students investigate methods of weather prediction before modern communication sources. A local elder lectures the class on weather prediction and safety. They document the experience by creating posters. Applying the methods presented...

Students observe and discuss a demonstration of the El Niño effect, trade winds, and upwelling. They view and analyze the teacher using a blow dryer to replicate the El Niño winds on colored water and oil in a large tub.

Students study the changes in land formations caused by water erosion. They work in groups to build a model of a mountain composed of materials that will best withstand water erosion.

Learners investigate the characteristics of the tundra on the North Slope of Alaska. They conduct Internet research, develop a chart of the types of vegetation, plant growth, and fauna found on the tundra, identify examples in their own...

Middle schoolers investigate the laws of thermodynamics. They observe demonstrations of each law, read a summary, and analyze how pizza demonstrates the laws of thermodynamics.

Fourth graders examine the effects of waves on coastal land. They discover how water's power can change the appearance of land formations.

This Department of Energy site has up-to-date information and statistics on the progress of all JGI genome sequencing projects.

Investigate how energy is used throughout the day. Find out where energy is found, explore the energy around, and complete an energy journal.

An introduction and activity to engage learners in building a solar oven.

Students will observe drafts in homes and in the classroom to determine if or how much heat or air conditioning is escaping. How can the rooms be made more energy efficient?

A 36-page lesson unit where students create biodiesel from waste and clean vegetable oil, analyze the biodiesel fuel and purify it, as well as create soap from glycerin. They are also asked to prepare a presentation on their work with...

Find information on everything from buying energy-efficient products to using the proper landscaping for particular climates to conserve resources. Starting with an energy assessment, this website will help users reduce their consumption...

Official site from the Department of Energy contains the mission of the Department.

A thorough overview of geothermal energy followed by directions for science fair projects including a glossary, standards, and a rubric.

A series of animated illustrations show how a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell works. PEM fuel cells are the most common type used in flex-fuel vehicles.

The Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center Program offers valuable information regarding the use of alternative fuels in the United States. This center is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean City action....