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Nov 07

Which Lightbulb is Better?

Laura RobertsLeave a commentElectricity, 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

Nov 04

Introduction to Arduinos

Karen CragwallLeave a commentCircuits, Electricity, Lesson PlansElectric Grid, electricity, RET 2016

The students will see an animated video that gives an overview a of how the U.S. electrical grid is organized and how power gets to customers. Next , they will make a human electrical circuit. Finally, students will be put Read more

Nov 02

Kill-A-Watt Lesson

Brian HardisonLeave a commentElectricity, Lesson Planselectricity, RET 2016

Students will become more familiar and cognizant of the amount power they are using. With use of a Kill-A-Watt device, they will calculate kWH and costs overt various periods of time. After determining energy costs of each appliance, they will Read more

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