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    Listed under:  Science  >  Forces and energy  >  Mechanical energy  >  Potential energy
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    Solar Prints

    • TLF-IDM016706

    This 6 minute video segment from Catalyst is an excellent introduction to the science behind photovoltaics. A useful comparison of the efficiency of energy conversion. Discussion of other issues considered in producing devices to use renewable energy to make electricity.

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    Electric Current

    • TLF-IDM016385

    Students use this resource consisting of four slides with diagrams, written explanation and voice-over to understand that current is the flow of electricity around a circuit and that the greater the resistance of the circuit, the less current flows. There is a two-question quiz and a summary slide.

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    Magnetism and Electric Current

    • TLF-IDM016386

    Students use this resource consisting of nine slides with diagrams, written explanation and voice-over to understand that wires carrying an electric current produce a magnetic field and that a current in a coil produces a magnetic field pattern similar to a bar magnet. There is a two-question quiz and a summary slide.

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    Sites2See: Surf safety

    • TLF-IDM015335

    A webpage about surfing safety, dangerous waves and rips, and the history and science of surfing. A 'For Kids' section provides games and quizzes for young swimmers and surfers.

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    Sites2See: Exploring energy for Secondary

    • TLF-IDM015351

    One webpage with links to sites with interactive resources, information and activities to support the study of energy and the Climate Clever Energy Savers program

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    MoneySmart: Light up the globe!

    • TLF-IDM021039

    This unit of work will help students make an informed choice on which light globe to use from the wide range of light globes now available. Their choice will be based on cost, value for money, life span of globe, light output and energy used. Students will also gain an understanding of how light output and electricity (energy) ...

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    Energy chains: energy use

    • TLF-IDL2357

    Select energy sources and energy converters to build energy chains to power appliances and vehicles. Examine how each energy converter in a chain loses some energy and reduces the energy available for use. For example, show that using a solar panel and an electric motor to drive a car delivers only 16% of the original ...

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    Energy-efficient house

    • TLF-IDL895

    Explore how the temperature inside a house is affected by air flowing in and out. Look closely at the energy effects of design variables in a house such as insulation materials, window coverings and window direction. Build a house with maximum energy efficiency by adjusting key design variables. Change the house design ...

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    Energy chains: make electricity

    • TLF-IDL2354

    Build up to six energy chains that make electricity. Select from different energy sources and choose energy converters to match. Examine the type of energy change that happens in each converter. Arrange the converters into the correct chain so that the energy can be delivered as electricity. For example, construct a chain ...

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