Discusses energy consumption of electric and battery operated electronic clocks. (SL)

Provides three sets of problems relating to the effectiveness of energy use in the areas of transportation, heating, and electricity generation. (SL)

Discusses the feasibility of solar housing for northern latitudes. (SL)

Discusses an instructional method for analyzing energy shortage problems in relation to the environment. (MLH)

Discusses the practicality of the large scale production of electricity from solar sources utilizing current technology. The prospects are determined to economically unfeasible. (SL)

Reviews the usage of Genecon, a hand-operated generator, in science laboratory experiments, such as the relationship between motor and generator effects, the system's efficiency, Joule heating, and conversion of mechanical energy into electrical potential energy. Provides the address for purchasing the Genecon and accessories. (YP)

Provides detailed directions for five secondary level science activities in the construction and testing of a solar energy collector system. (SL)

Highlights a student project to study heat loss in a high school. Project goals, excerpts from project recommendations (indicating that several have been implemented in the school), and project activities are described. Points out that the project was successful in terms of teaching physics in a practical nature. (Author/JN)

Presents 15 energy-related physics problems, including a brief indication of the essential features for solving each problem. Problems reflect various energy-related situations and involve different areas of physics. (SK)

Describes student projects on applications of solar energy optics to home design. Project criterion (requiring sketches and detailed calculations of time rate of energy flow/production) is that half the heat for the heating season be taken from the solar resource; calculations must be based on meteorological data for a specific location. (JM)

Presents a framework for teachers to use the thermodynamic system of popping corn to generate student interest. Examines the popping mechanism and the role of steam in, the heat required during, and the energy efficiency of the popping process. (MDH)