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Author: Lauren Migun

Nov 07

Sagging Power Lines

Lauren MigunLesson Plans, PowerArc Length, Power Line, RET 2016, Sector Area

Students will apply their knowledge of arc length, sector area, segment of a circle area formula, unit conversions, and the Pythagorean Theorem to assess whether the giraffes as the Knoxville Zoo are safe from the sagging power lines overhead.  They Read more

Nov 07

Exploring Engineering

Lauren MigunEngineering, Lesson PlansEngineering, RET 2016

In this lesson, students will explore various career fields (specifically various types of engineering).  They will answer questions to help them find their passion and use that to consider what career field they may want to pursue.  Students will draw Read more

Nov 07

Reviewing Regression Models

Lauren MigunCoal, Lesson PlansCoal, Regression Models, RET 2016

Students will create regression models to demonstrate the trends in coal production in Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, and Tennessee based on provided data.  They will use this model to predict when coal production will cease in these areas.  The class will Read more

Jun 13

Wind Turbine Shape Project

Lauren MigunLesson Plans, Renewable EnergyRET 2015, Wind Energy

In this activity, students will explore how various changes to the design of a wind turbine will change the efficiency.  Students will learn the basics of how electricity is generated by wind and how shape and texture can vary the Read more

Jun 13

Solar Panel Angles Project

Lauren MigunLesson Plans, Renewable EnergyRET 2015, Solar Energy

Students will use their knowledge of how to measure angles to determine which angle of a solar panel will absorb the most light.  They will conduct an experiment that will simulate solar panels absorbing sunlight at various angles between 0˚ Read more

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