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Author: Laura Roberts

Nov 07

Systems of Equations: Energy and Engineering Trends

Laura RobertsElectricity, Engineering, Lesson PlansEnergy Trends, Light bulbs, RET 2016

Students will examine energy trends to explore why energy efficiency is an important current area of focus. They will also look at current trends in engineering domestically (demographics). They will use the systems to model different scenarios to alter trends. Read more

Nov 07

Which Lightbulb is Better? Part 2

Laura RobertsElectricity, Lesson PlansEnergy Efficiency, Light bulbs, RET 2016

Students must determine ‘which is the better lightbulb?”. In the previous lesson they determined energy efficiency/cost efficiency. In this lesson, the purchase prices of the lightbulbs are introduce and students must answer the same question as well as a follow Read more

Nov 07

Which Lightbulb is Better?

Laura RobertsElectricity, Lesson Planselectricity, Light bulbs, RET 2016

Students must determine “which is the better lightbulb?”. They will analyze the efficiency of different light bulbs by measuring wattage and heat emissions. Cost-efficiency will be introduced with setting up linear equations and analyzing their graphs.  Students will collect data Read more

Jun 13

Climate Change Impacts and Renewable Solutions

Laura RobertsLesson Plans, Renewable EnergyClimate and Renewable Energy, RET 2015

These lessons are focused on the importance of engineering, based on climate trends and the need to focus on energy. The first lesson introduces correlations, and the math concepts continue on to linear fit/trend lines. To make a relevant assessment, Read more

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