Flipside Science was a project I worked on at the Cal Academy of Sciences that taught kids and teenagers about sustainability. There were over 20 of these total, but here were some of my favorites.
Most energy in the United States is produced by coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Petroleum is also made into a lot of everyday items, from toothpaste to laptops. It seems like fossil fuels are important to us, so what’s the problem?
Cell phones and laptops use energy to charge their batteries. But did you know that sending emails, texts, and Snapchats requires much more energy?
Renewable energy sources count on the fact that there will always be water, wind, waves, and sunshine to gather energy. Learn what kinds of renewable energy technologies are out there, and how we can store the energy they produce.
With our increasing energy use, alternative energy sources are crucial for our future. But will nuclear fission be a part of this future?
Transportation of people and all of our stuff accounts for almost one-third of all carbon emissions in the U.S. This means that if you want to reduce your carbon footprint, one of the biggest ways you can make a difference is by how you get around.
Pollinators like bees, birds, and bats contribute to the biodiversity and resilience of ecosystems and benefit people. What can we do to protect them?
People around the world have been eating and harvesting insects for centuries. Could eating insects be better for the environment than eating other sources of protein, like beef?
What is the difference between synthetic and natural materials? How are synthetic materials made?
Ozone in the stratosphere acts like a shield to harmful ultraviolet radiation, but they’re no match to CFCs.