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Lesson 1 - Energy Basics

This lesson covers the states and forms of energy, where energy comes from, as well as how the way we live is tied to our energy supply and what that means for the future.

Specific topics include:

  • States of energy
    • Potential
    • Kinetic
  • Forms of energy
  • Energy sources
    • Primary and secondary sources
    • Renewable and nonrenewable
    • Conversion
    • Conservation
  • Environmental impacts
    • Greenhouse effect
  • Future sources