Bioreactors

See the links below to help you create an explanation about how bioreactors or biogas generators work:

ABC News – Rubbish to power 20,000 homes 


ABC News – Methane power producers looking to wind power 


BBC website – Information about methane 


Build a simple bioreactor 


Build a Biogas generator 
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NSW Department of Primary Industry – About landfill methane power generation 


Energy Information Administration – Kids’ page 

Energy!

This term Year 6 are learning all about energy.

Here are some great site to help you with your knowledge and research about energy.

BBC Bite Size - General information about energy

Energy Australia Energy Rating Website - Use this site to search for the energy usage (in Watts) of certain appliances.

If you find any great energy website, tell Mrs Williams so we can add them to our blog post!

Look Up! Living in the Digital World

Share this great video with your family - especially older brothers and sisters - to help think about the importance of connecting with those around you - not via a device, but in person!

Look Up!

La Lune - Energy Producing Art

Enjoy a fantastic artistic and scientific experience by visiting 

La Lune : Energy Producing Art exhibition at Dee Why in May

Click here for more details.

International and local artists will present a unique night sculpture walk – creating art produced by and, responsive to, the dramatic environment at Long Reef Headland on Sydney’s northern beaches.

The exhibition, La Lune, is being presented by Warringah Council in conjunction with the Environmental Research Initiative for Art, College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales.

The 2km outdoor gallery walk will start from behind the Long Reef Beach Surf Club, off Pittwater Rd.

Sponsored by Long Reef Golf Club.

Do the Write Thing - Writing Competition

Do the write thing - Everyday Australians with stories that matter

Junior (Year 5 and 6) and Intermediate (Year 7, 8 and 9) sections

Write a story on someone inspiring in your community for the 2014 Young Journalist Award. You could get published and win cash and great prizes for you and your school.

Do you know someone with a story to share? By doing some research, conducting an interview, and writing a story you can help make a difference.

Learn more about the media and share your story with the world.

Winning stories will be published in the Spring edition of Australian Catholics.

Great CASH prizes to be won!

Click on this link to fin more etails

Stories must be submitted electronically to your teacher by 30th May 2014.