Organizations:
TFC Energy is developing a unique wind turbine design that is value optimized to be economically efficient in harnessing energy from a broader spectrum of wind speeds, including moderate winds.
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Soligent partners with ASES a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. A local division of Soligent can be found in Ohio and focuses on ways to help provide methods to a more green environment through solar power (Soligent.net).
GEO is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally and economically sustainable energy policies and practices in Ohio (GEO). GEO supports renewable energy such as: wind, solar, biomass, and low impact hydro statewide that acts as a way to inform Ohioians on sustainable energy.
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Useful Links
http://ww2.kqed.org/quest/2014/02/13/nonrenewable-and-renewable-energy-resources-2/
This article is a great resource published by Quest for teachers to get a basic understanding of the nine major energy resources. This article also links to other resources to help get more information about renewable and nonrenewable resources. It has suggestions on discussion questions for the students. |
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001593/159355E.pdf This article is key for teachers because it emphasizes how sustainability can be promoted and taught during the first stage of education where the foundation for lifelong learning and development is laid. This resource published by UNESCO provides a rare and valuable collection of reflections on the linkages between early education and sustainable development. |
http://thesciencepenguin.com/2012/09/earth-science-interactive-notebook.html
This is a great resource for teachers who are trying to engage their kinesthetic learners. It has suggestions and ideas on interactive notebooks and foldables on various topics such as renewable and nonrenewable resources. |