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With global warming gaining increasing attention, the economy in the tank, and the price of gas sky-rocketing, we tackled the question of energy.  What it means to us, how we get it, how we use it, what we hope for. 

Sun: The Source Of Light And Heat Power
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By: Mabel Hanscome

I started my paper mache project with many layers of tissue paper, red to yellow and then paint.  Straws with tissue are glued and painted.  Small slits show layers and sun surface activity.

 

Solar Max
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By: Theresa Palermo

This sculpture is made of paper mache on poster board, paint,

iridescent glue, and steel wool.  I was inspired to create this piece after seeing a program about the solar max.  The solar max occurs on an 11 year cycle and features explosions of boiling plasma, matter speeding through the galaxy at a million miles an hour, structures that are bigger than the sun itself.  Google "solar max" to learn more about this source of all energy on our planet earth. 

Light Show
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By: Sarah Groff

This project is a battery operated light show.  It uses very new-fangled lights that change from color to color across the spectrum. 

Solar Car
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By: Kerry Treasure and Grandchildren

Click on the picture at the right to read description and view project details.

Good Better Best
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By: Wanda Kline

This water color describes how we have heated our homes through the ages.  Wood, gave way to radiant heat (from coal or wood), and finally we need to be moving towards solar energy.  Note how the background goes from smoky and on the dark side at the left of the painting, to clear and bright silver skies on the right.

Keep Going
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By: Lois Adam

This super-size battery just wouldn't sit still on my desk.  So, I took it apart and found -- big surprise -- the energizer bunny!  The battery is made of an orange juice can and the rabbit is made from Femo clay. 

Chakra-mobile
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By: Kathy Nichols

I chose a mobile as an appropriate form to represent energy because of its constant motion.  The "wired" form and the crystals on the wheel show the seven personal energy centers (chakrahs) in the spine.