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Animations

Non-Renewable Energy: Fossil Fuels

Watch this animation to learn more about non-renewable energy sources we call fossil fuels.

Lesson 5

Single Versus Double Pane Windows

Watch how the number of panes in a window affects its energy efficiency.

Lesson 10

Non-Renewable Energy: Coal

Watch this animation to learn about how coal is mined, processed, and turned into electricity.

Lesson 5

Renewable Energy: Solar

Watch this animation to learn about how the sun’s energy is converted to make electricity.

Lesson 6

Renewable Energy: Wind

Watch this animation to learn about how wind energy is used to generate electricity.

Lesson 6

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