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Jun 13

Power Generation to Energy Consumption

Jessica MintonLeave a commentElectric Grid, Lesson PlansGeneration, Power Grid, RET 2015

“Help students explore how electrical energy arrives at its final destination, as well as introduce alternative sources of energy. Each student will construct a model home from the pattern provided. The students will then assemble a simple LED and resistor Read more

Jun 13

Renewable Energy

Jessica MintonLeave a commentLesson Plans, Renewable EnergyRET 2015, Solar Energy

Students will be working with an article that contains maps of China and the United States in which a similar area of solar radiation is compared. Students will be using the graphs, charts, and maps to construct comparison maps of Read more

Jun 13

Climate Change Impacts and Renewable Solutions

Laura RobertsLeave a commentLesson 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

Jun 13

Wind Turbine Shape Project

Lauren MigunLeave a commentLesson 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 MigunLeave a commentLesson 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

Jun 13

Chemistry Connections to the Power Grid

Debbie FraserLeave a commentLesson PlansChemical Reactions in the Grid, RET 2015

Activities centered on chemical processes include: Photovoltaic Energy Transfer Hydrogen Production from Renewable Energy Fe-Ni Battery (Edison Battery) RET Presentation

Jun 13

Understanding the Grid through SCRATCH

Eric StansberryLeave a commentLesson Plans, ProgrammingRET 2015, SCRATCH

This lesson will introduce the student to engineering and computer programming. Students will program a game to illustrate the power grid, and create a simulation of some sort of alternative fuel. They will introduce their game/simulation in a conference  style presentation. RET Lesson Plan Grade 8

Jun 13

Introduction to STEM and Electricity

Eric StansberryLeave a commentLesson PlansIntroduction to STEM, RET 2015

The principles of STEM are introduced along with various concepts such as electricity. The first lab is focused on Faraday’s Law and reviews the main principles of engineering. RET Lesson Plan Grade 6

Jun 13

Robots and Alternative Fuels

Eric StansberryLeave a commentLesson PlansRET 2015, Robotics

This lesson will introduce the student to electrical engineering and robotics. Students will build two power stations utilizing NXT robotics. They will also conduct labs using the robots and  complete online simulations. RET Lesson Plan Grade 7

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