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A great site about what other kids are doing to become more eco-friendly and energy effecient at homes and schools.

Health and wellness is a priority for a majority of the younger demographics; according to Stanford Health, 53% of millennials say it's the most important part of their lives, coming in second behind family. Millennials have been coined the "wellness generation," but with gen Z surpassing them as the most populous generation at 32% of the population, there are new fitness practices that are taking over the industry to appeal to this even younger crowd. These rising fitness trends are more interactive, less time-consuming and have eco-friendly options.

A well made presentation about energy and the environment, with animated diagrams and lots of child-friendly information. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental

Contains a cool video on hydroelectricity.

Another cool site on how electricity can be made from water power.

A short article on how hydroelectric energy works and how it is used.

A cool page on how wind power is transforming or changing how we get electricity these days.

This site from the Rivanna Conservation Society lets you know about things that are being done to help protect the Rivanna River that runs beside Charlottesville.

A site about what resources Charlottesville has to offer.

A site about things Charlottesville is already doing to conserve energy and become more "green."

Facts about solar energy.

How solar energy works.

How a wind turbine works

How wind energy works

How wind power works

How hydroelectric energy works

How energy works.

Information from the American Solar Energy Society

All about solar energy.