Edison Challenge

Workshop #4:	*Making connections: Energy & the environment*
Date:	Saturday, March 10, 2007
Time:	8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location:	USC Wrigley Marine Science Center, Catalina Island
Objective:	We’ll explore how energy is utilized in a setting with limited resources, and how to sustain natural communities and the human communities that depend on them. Catalina Island field experiences will promote a better understanding of energy, natural resources, and the environment.
*Note:*	You must attend 2 of the 3 other workshops offered to be eligible to participate in the Catalina Island workshop.
Workshop Pictures:	Picture Album
Special Presentations:	“Island Resources, Living 20 Miles From a Grocery Store,” Dr. Karla Heidelberg, Wrigley Marine Science Center “Nuclear Energy and Preserving Marine Ecosystems,” Robert Heckler, Southern California Edison
Workshop Content:	Glossary of Nuclear Energy Terms “Unlimited Resources” activity "Electricity from Nuclear Energy” resource “Nuclear Reactors/Energy Generation” lesson plans “An Energy Profile” resource Touch Tank Adventure led by Alex Kayaking Adventure led by Lorraine Snorkeling Big Fisherman’s Cove by Alex Geoloy Hike with Ellen Bird Hike with Anne Curran
Related Web Sites:	Southern California Edison – http://www.sce.com Find out how energy is provided to you through hydropower, coal, and nuclear power generating plants, and learn about ways for better energy efficiency and conservation of these power sources. US Environmental Protection Agency – http://www.epa.gov Information about emissions, emissions research and programs that promote clean air. Tennessee Valley Authority – http://www.tvakids.com Downloadable “Energy Sourcebooks” teaching guides and energy education activities to help students better understand electricity, energy, and the environmont. “Renewable Energy Resources” curriculum to eduacate children in the science and ecology of renewable energy. Kids page has other activities and links to science projects and energy activities. Energy Information Administration - http://www.eia.doe.gov Site has kids home page with energy facts, fun & games, energy history, classroom activities, related links and glossary. Bureau of Land Management – http://www.blm.gov Learning Landscapes area on site has Teachers Section (Classroom Activities), Student Section (Games, Resource Explorer, and Career info) and Explorers (Virtual explorer). Nuclear Regulatory Commission - http://www.nrc.gov The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to enable the nation to safely use radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while ensuring that people and the environment are protected. The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, such as in nuclear medicine, through licensing, inspection and enforcement of its requirements. Southern Company - http://www.southerncompany.com Our environmental actions include $3.1 billion in plant controls to further lower emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and mercury. We're also undertaking projects to make coal-based generation more efficient and clean, to add carbon-free nuclear generation and to champion energy efficiency. Jet Propulsion Laboratory - http://topex-www.jpl.nasa.gov This gets you to the ocean surface topography from space section. Click on the education link for stuff for kids, altimeter basics, visit interactive exhibits, posters, brochures, CD’s, slides, class activities, links, and FAQs. The site has prepared a veritable ocean of educational resources on weather, climate, and oceanic science for learners of all ages and backgrounds. Some of these products are available to order. Please see the specific product for order information.