UK wind strength map

A site to view what the wind speed is around the UK

Site for teaching resources

Site suggestion from a science teacher in Brighton and Hove for teaching resources of science at KS3, 4, 5
Squashed frogs

Real World Movies

A site with video films of real world examples for teaching resources. This example shows wind farms and the scientists talk about the skills required by the people who work in wind energy.

Survey on teens social software use (US)

A survey has found that 96% of US teens use social networking tools and that one of the most common topics discussed through them is Education. However schools are not harnessing this yet as a way to motivate and engage, and many prohibit use of the tools in schools time.

Scientists on web

recent team finds:

Scientists are transforming perceptions of science through YouTube videos on Nano 2 Hybrids project.

SciVee is about the free and widespread dissemination and comprehension of science. Made by and for scientists.

JoVE - Journal of Visualised Experiments, with Biological Science focus

GEOSET - Global education Outreach in Scince engineering and technology, teaching maaterials

The Science Network

Energy hungry gadgets

News item about how energy saving is being compromised by love for gadgets. Graph comparing TV running costs at bottom of page.

Eagles and wind farms

Golden eagles threatened by wind farm news story.