Day 2 – Energy
Overarching Question
Where does your water and energy supply come from and how should we manage them for the next 100 years?
Pre-Assessment
I. Your State’s Energy Supply
A. Science of Energy (PowerPoint Presentation)
Focus Questions:
– What is energy?
– What are the different forms of energy?
– How is energy transformed from one form into another?
– What is electromagnetism?
– How do we use electromagnetism to harness and transport energy?
LESSON: Power Generation (PowerPoint Presentation)
B. Forms and Sources of Energy
Focus Questions:
– What are the renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy?
– How much do we currently rely on each source of energy?
– Which sources of energy do different economic sectors rely on?
LESSON: Forms and Sources of Energy
C. Energy Management
Focus Questions:
– Which sources of energy are used in your state?
– How do economics, politics and energy source availability impact the mix of energy sources used in your state?
– What are the pros and cons of each energy source?
LESSON: Energy In Your State Using EIA.gov
II. Energy Efficiency: School/Home Energy Audits (PowerPoint Presentation)
A. Quantification of Energy Used and Cost
Focus Questions:
– How much energy does a particular electronic device or appliance use?
– How could less energy be used or energy be used more efficiently?
LESSON: Kill-A-Watt Meter Data Collection
LESSON: Energy Calculations and Cost
LESSON: Energy Savings Excelet Example
Eddy Current Tube Demo
