Energy Project (Raad & McG)

Tip: View database and e-book passwords online (authorized users only) or get a bookmark or sticker from the circulation desk. All databases are available from home.

Research E-Books

Multiple topics:

• • The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Gale)

  • Alternative Energy Sources

  • Renewable and Alternative Energy

• Fossil Fuels

Individual topics:

• Biomass Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Solar Energy

• Wind Energy

Research Databases & Encyclopedias

Vetted sources and ready-to-go citations, what more can you ask for?

• Encyclopaedia Britannica School Edition

• Science in Context (Gale)

• Science Online (Facts on File)

• Today's Science (Facts on File)

Real Live Actual Print Books

We have lots! Search the catalog for general keywords like energy as well as specific topics like biomass.

• AHS Media Center Online Catalog

Recommended Websites

Use these two government websites approved by your teacher:

• U.S. Energy Information Administration: Energy Explained

• U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Sources

Citing Sources

Cite all sources you use, including images!

The databases provide citations that you can copy and paste. Our school subscription to NoodleTools.com is another great tool. Use your Spyponders account for access.

Citing E-Books

Some of our e-book providers like Gale provide ready-made citations, just like the research databases. For others, you will need to create a citation.

Cite an e-book just as you would the print version, with a little added information about how you accessed it. A basic citation for The Gilded Age looks like this:

Curley, Robert. Renewable and Alternative Energy. New York: Britannica Educational Pub., in Association with Rosen Educational Services, 2012. Destiny Discover. Web. 15 Dec. 2016.

If you are only using a single chapter of the book, include the name of the chapter after the author:

Curley, Robert. "Harnessing Water: Hydropower." Renewable and Alternative Energy. New York: Britannica Educational Pub., in Association with Rosen Educational Services, 2012. Destiny Discover. Web. 15 Dec. 2016.

In EasyBib, choose the Book tab, click the Manual Cite link, and then the Online Database tab. Complete the form and add to your works cited!

New E-Books Are Here!

Tip: Don't miss high quality e-books purchased for YOUR assignment! Our e-books use the same username and password as the databases.

Stop Motion Tutorial

When the time comes, see our Stop Motion Animation Tutorial for a walkthrough of the two apps you will use to create your video.