Energy Project

When you are researching a topic, or trying to find answers to questions, you can save time and improve your chances for success by spending a little time determining which source is most likely to have the information you need.  Here are some suggestions for your Energy Project.

 Overview, Background or History of the Topic:

Print Resources:  The library has added many books on energy to the collection.  These books range from simple to complex.  Be sure you look through books on your energy topic.  They provide excellent overviews of the various energy sources.

Websites:

Explore More ---  The Future of Energy.  Iowa Public Television        

http://www3.iptv.org/exploremore/energy/

The Energy Story.  California Energy Commission  

 http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/index.html

 Energy Kids.  Energy Information Administration.  U.S. Dept. of Energy         

http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/

 National Energy Education Development Project.

http://www.need.org/EnergyInfobooks.php

 Classroom Energy! Energy--Quick Tour.  American Petroleum Institute        

http://www.classroom-energy.org/energy_101/energy_quick_tour/quicktour_5.html

Nuclear Energy Institute

http://www.nei.org

 Subscription Databases:

Science Resource Center

http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/londonderry

 Science Online--Facts on File

http://www.fofweb.com/Science/default.asp?ItemID=WE40

 Statistics, Data:

 Energy Information Administration. U.S. Dept. of Energy  a very comprehensive site includes data and reports prepared by the Department of Energy.        

www.eia.doe.gov

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network. U.S. Dept. of Energy --- excellent information for the renewable energy sources.       

http://www.eere.energy.gov/

 Current Issues, Practices or Events

 Newsbank Newsfile---Full text newspaper articles     

http://infoweb.newsbank.com/

Google News Archive Search-- Use Google's archive of news search results to scan headlines about energy issues.