Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Making Stuff: Cleaner

9th - 10th
Explore materials science as it pertains to developing alternative ways to create clean energy. Subject matter is geared toward creating a sustainable future with a zero-waste world. [53:00]
Instructional Video
The Atlantic Monthly Group

The Atlantic: When Will Solar Get Cheap Enough for Everyone to Use?

9th - 10th
This video explores solar photovoltaics and how it produces electricity differently than other energy sources. Also discussed is how the price of this technology is dropping very quickly. [1:58]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Energy Sources

9th - 10th
This video segment illustrates a variety of energy sources used to generate electricity, some of which are in use and some of which are under exploration. [6:09]
Instructional Video
Science for Kids

Science Kids: Experiment Videos: Solar Energy Panels

9th - 10th
Learn why photons, electric fields, silicon, and electrons are important when it comes to generating electricity from sunlight in solar panels. [1:15]
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: New Program Spurs Solar Development on Public Land

9th - 10th
The plan identifies 285,000 acres of public land in six Western states for solar energy projects.
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Solar Toilet Disinfects Waste, Makes Hydrogen Fuel

9th - 10th
Caltech's solar toilet took top prize in the Reinvent the Toilet Challenge.
Instructional Video
HipHughes History

You Tube: Conservation of Natural Resources

9th - 10th
This video provides information about the conservation of natural resources.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Solar Car

3rd - 8th
Explore how solar panels can be used to produce electricity. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out how the sun's position in the sky affects a solar car's performance.