Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science

Chapter 13: Electricity

Topic: Lightning Visit these sites for more information about lightning strikes. Use the information to complete the activity in your book.
Human Voltage: What happens when people and lightning converge?
	( http://science.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/essd18jun99_1.htm )



Lightning Safety
	( http://www.lightningsafety.com/ )



Lightning Kills, Play It Safe!
	( http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/ )

Topic: Energy Visit these sites for more information about the cost of electrical energy. Use the information to complete the activity in your book.
State Electricity Profiles
	( http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/st}profiles/toc.html )



Energy Prices
	( http://www.eia.doe.gov/price.html )



California’s Energy Crisis
	( http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/california/california.html )



The Home Energy Saver
	( http://www.homeenergysaver.lbl.gov/hes/makingithappen/tips.html )