Topics Related to Energy and Matter: Flows, cycles, and conservation

Why does water quality vary along the Neuse River from Raleigh to New Bern?

Phenomenon Description: Variations in water quality in the Neuse River BasinLocation: Wake County, Raleigh  Grade Level or Course: 8th grade 

How can a panel made of glass and silicon turn invisible sunlight into usable electricity?

Phenomenon Description: Solar panel farm in Robeson County, NCLocation: Robeson CountyGrade Level or Course: Earth and Environmental Science Question: How can a panel made of glass  and silicon turn invisible sunlight into usable electricity?Crosscutting Concepts: Energy and Matter: Flows, Cycles and Conservation Science Domain: Earth and Space Science NC Standard: 

How do submarines like the USS North Carolina-SSN 777 generate and use nuclear energy?

Phenomenon Description: The USS North Carolina - SSN 777 (US Navy - Virginia Class Attack Submarine) uses nuclear energy. Location: N/AGrade Level or Course: Physical ScienceQuestion: How do submarines like the USS North Carolina-SSN 777 generate and use nuclear energy?Crosscutting Concepts: Energy and Matter: Flows, Cycles & ConservationProvide other related questions you considered about the phenomenon: