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What is renewable energy?

Renewable energy is made from resources that nature will replace, like wind, water and sunshine.

Renewable energy is also called "clean energy" or "green power" because it doesn't pollute the air or the water.

Why don't we use renewable energy all the time?

Unlike natural gas and coal, we can't store up wind and sunshine to use when we need to make more electricity. If the wind doesn't blow or the sun hides behind clouds, there sometimes isn't enough power for everyone. Another reason we use fossil fuels, like coal and natural gas, is because they're cheaper. It costs more money to make electricity from wind or sun.

Where does renewable energy come from?

Renewable energy sources are all around us. It is in the wind that blows, the shining sun, the flowing water and even the growing grass. We interact with sources of renewable energy every day. Let's dig a little deeper and see what that's all about.

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Renewable energy is made from resources that nature will replace, like wind, water and sunshine. Renewable energy is also called "clean energy" or "green power" because it doesn't pollute the air or the water. Unlike natural gas and coal, we can't store up wind and sunshine to use when we need to make more electricity.

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Kid's learn about the basic science of electricity. What is it and how it works.

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The Electric Detectives with Mike Legatt

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The Electric Detectives with Mike Legatt

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In this episode, we delve into darkness to discover where electricity comes from - by learning what happens when it disappears.

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Podcast | Tumble | Science Podcast for Kids

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During the episode, we visit ERCOT - the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. It's the place that monitors and controls the flow of electricity through Texas' electric grid. ERCOT does much more than monitor transmission lines. They're also responsible for making sure power plants are supplying consistent energy to the grid, and that demand for electricity is balanced with supply. They work hard at it, and the grid stayed functional even through Hurricane Harvey. This is what the gigantic digital "wallboard" looks like. In the middle, you can see Mike Legatt's "Macomber Map." It's the map with all the colorful lines. Here's a video with Mike to explain more about how it works: And here's a (silent) example of how a control room operator can figure out which lines are most heavily loaded: Take these stories in the news: More than 10 Million People Lost Power in Florida Next time the power goes out in your home, think about what is happening behind the light switch? Is there a storm? Did a fuse blow? Or did the grid fail on its own?

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The Electric Detectives with Mike Legatt | Podcast | Tumble | Science Podcast for Kids

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During the episode, we visit ERCOT - the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. It's the place that monitors and controls the flow of electricity through Texas' electric grid. ERCOT does much more than monitor transmission lines. They're also responsible for making sure power plants are supplying consistent energy to the grid, and that demand for electricity is balanced with supply.

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The nerve! Electricity in our bodies | Brains on! A podcast for kids & curious adults

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Your body is making and using electricity all the time - but how do we do it? We'll take a look at how bioelectricity helps our brain sends signals and our hearts pump blood. And we'll learn about some amazing animals that use electricity in weird and wild ways.

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Charged up! The science of batteries | Brains on! A podcast for kids & curious adults

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Batteries are everywhere - they're in our phones, our computers, our cars, our toys. But how do they work? To find out, we talk to a scientist who's making really big batteries to store renewable energy, another who's working on really small ones to power our phones, and we play in a park with a dog.

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Julie and her daughter, children's author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton, invite you into their library to read their favorite children's books. Every story comes to life with sound, music and activities. Authors, kids and other special guests chime in, too!

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What if the color that you call blue and the color I call blue don't look the same at all? When our brains see color, we're really just seeing waves of light. Sure, we may be seeing the same waves when we look at the color blue, but do we know if our brains are interpreting those waves in the same way?

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How do pianos work? | Brains on! A podcast for kids & curious adults

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In this episode, we take a field trip to a piano shop, peek behind the walls at a world-famous piano factory and have an EPIC FIGHTING BATTLE to discover how sound travels.

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Voices: How do we make sound? | Brains on! A podcast for kids & curious adults

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We are very vocal about this episode, and that's because it's all about voices. We look into how our bodies produce sound and talk to a voice recognition expert. And we find out what's happening when helium enters the equation. Plus, humans don't have the voice market cornered -- what about other animals?

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Podcast | Tumble | Science Podcast for Kids

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The Charge of the Everlasting Battery with Mya Le Thai | Podcast | Tumble | Science Podcast for Kids

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This weeks episode is inspired by a question from Daniel Cunha all the way from Brazil. He wants to know "Why are some batteries not rechargeable?" We dec

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AnnMarie Thomas: Hands-on science with squishy circuits

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In a zippy demo at TED U, AnnMarie Thomas shows how two different kinds of homemade play dough can be used to demonstrate electrical properties -- by lighting up LEDs, spinning motors, and turning little kids into circuit designers.

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A tour of America's 1st offshore wind farm

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A tour of America's 1st offshore wind farm

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An 'Awesome' View At America's First Offshore Wind Farm | The Daily 360 | The New York Times

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How do solar panels work? - Richard Komp

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How Geothermal Energy Revolutionised Iceland's Greenhouses | Earth Lab

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Which Animals Have Night Vision? | Animal Autofill

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Introduction to Electricity- video for kids

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general information about light and vocabulary

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Core Content Unifying Concepts SC Students will: analyze data/evidence of the Sun providing light and heat to earth; use data/evidence to substantiate the conclusion that the Sun's light and heat are necessary to sustaining life on Earth. Simple observations, experiments and data collection begin to reveal that the Sun provides the light and heat necessary to maintain the temperature of Earth.

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Light energy fun facts

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Visit this site for fast, fun Facts on Light Energy for kids. Discover fascinating information with Facts on Light Energy for kids. Facts on Light Energy for kids, children and schools - ideal for homework help.

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Bill Nye The Science Guy on Light Bending & Bouncing (Full Clip)

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How a Geothermal Heat Pump Works - This Old House

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Generating Power on Mars | MARS: How to Get to Mars

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Get ready and prepare those two fleshy little sea shells on the side of your head for the science of sound! That's right, we're talking ear science! Join Guy and Mindy as they explore the who, what, when, where, why, how, and Wow in the World of auditory awesomeness! (originally aired June 11th)

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EAR YE! EAR YE! How The Shape Of Our Ears Affects The Way We Hear!

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Get ready and prepare those two fleshy little sea shells on the side of your head for the science of sound! That's right, we're talking ear science! Join Guy and Mindy as they explore the who, what, when, where, why, how, and Wow in the World of auditory awesomeness!