Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Watt Meters to Measure Energy Consumption

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use watt meters to measure the power required and calculate energy used from various electrical devices and household appliances.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Household Energy Audit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review the electrical appliances used at home and estimate the energy used for each. The results can help to show the energy hogs that could benefit from conservation or improved efficiency.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Light vs. Heat Bulbs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students measure the light output and temperature (as a measure of heat output) for three types of light bulbs to identify why some light bulbs are more efficient (more light with less energy) than others.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Household Energy Conservation and Efficiency

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete three different activities to evaluate the energy consumption in a household and explore potential ways to reduce that consumption. The focus is on conservation and energy efficient electrical devices and appliances.The...