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The power of the sunCome on a journey of learning about energy, particularly solar energy in Australia, with our friend B Smart. B Smart will show you how the sun has played an important part in the development of man's culture and you will also learn how to help by being more energy efficient. Along the way he will suggest some fun and games to help your understanding with activities for most of the information on these pages. Teachers and parents and other Big Bees can get some help along the way as well. Did you know that all our Energy actually comes from the sun? If you have the Energy why not find out about its many different forms and its special properties? Did you know that Electricity is a just another form of Energy? To understand what electricity is, you need to know all about atoms and the effect of magnets. Then it is easy to understand how electricity is made and gets to us from power stations. Non-renewable Energy Sources - Fossil Fuels Most of Australia's electricity is produced from burning fossil fuels. Did you know that this allows us to have cheap electricity but may be adding to the greenhouse effect and global warming? Using renewable energy sources to provide our electricity could help our environment. Do you know what renewable resources are available to us and their advantages and disadvantages? Did you know the amount of solar energy reaching the earth's surface is 6000 times the amount of energy used by all human beings worldwide? Find out all about Solar Heat and Solar Light energy and how a PV cell converts light energy into electrical energy. You can also visit our many solar schools. The Sun has affected human culture since mankind first walked on the earth. Many cultures in the past have had sun gods. The sun's origin is part of our own Dreamtime culture. Ever noticed how often the sun is included in our prose and poetry, music, dance and art? How can we change our behaviour with regard to energy consumption and other energy choices, which will help our environment and make a better future? Let's make a difference. |
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