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6th Grade Science: Thermal Energy

Energy

Use these resources to research topics related to energy. Don't forget to cite your sources! See the tab above to learn how.

Further Reading in the Library...

Solar energy   Biomass energy

Methane energy   Wind energy

Biomass energy   

Database Articles

Energy (Britannica School) : Describes types and forms of energy, energy transformation, sources of energy, and more. Click on the "Level 2" tab for more information.

Energy (Gale) : Grasp the "Main Idea", sources of energy, and types of energy. Click on the "Level 2" tab for more information. 

Transfer of Energy (Gale) : Learn about different kinds of energy, the transfer of energy (along with examples), and the energy basics. Click on the "Level 2" tab for more information. 

Thermal Energy (Gale) : Fast facts about thermal energy, motion of thermal energy, and changing states (advanced level).

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Websites

Types of Energy (DK FindOut!) : Practice identifying citation information by yourself; Learn about energy and its many types with an user-friendly, interactive layout. 

Energy Basics (U.S. Energy Information Administration) : Article discusses energy basics, different forms of energy, energy sources (see side tabs), and the history of energy. Play games and activities related to energy too!

Energy (Britannica Kids) : Similar to the Britannica School database, this article provides a basic understanding of energy, its types, sources of energy, and how energy is transferred. 

Video

Energy is Everything (PBS Media) : Discusses "what energy is, where to find it, and how to use it."

Thermal Energy 101 (PBS Media) : What is thermal energy and how is it related to temperature?

Energy Conversions (Gale) : Learn about the many different forms of energy conversion.