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  Resources from the Computers in Science Book
PDF of this chapter
Energy spreadsheet
Energy worksheet
  Energy Efficiency website - simle language, simple tips section is very good. http://www.saveenergy.co.uk/index.cfm
 

The 'Veggie Van' is fuelled with used vegetable oil from fast food restaurants. Find out about its 25,000-mile trip.
http://www.veggievan.org/

  National Energy Foundation - 'low cost' and 'no cost' measures are useful.
http://www.natenergy.org.uk/ensave1.htm
  National Energy Foundation. Renewables section is useful for older pupils.
http://www.greenenergy.org.uk/
  Science Shack - BBC science programme. Topic 'What will we do when the oil runs out?' Chilled champagne and a hot bath without electricity?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/scienceshack/articles/shows/s_oilrunsout.shtml
  The Regional Environmental Education Forum (East Midlands). Attractive site about sustainalbe resourcees aimed at schools. Your school can submit an environmental project.
http://www.schools.emnet.co.uk/SustainableResources/
  Visit Rufus solar house for tips on energy efficiency (designed for younger children):
http://www.eren.doe.gov/roofus/roofus.html
 

 

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