Curated OER
Power Plans
In this lesson, young scholars consider what they already know about nuclear power and its uses and then examine an accident at a nuclear power plant. They then research and create reports on nuclear energy.
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AC Power
In this physics instructional activity, 12th graders calculate the power generated in AC circuits. They solve and write short answers to 47 questions about given circuits.
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Energy, Work and Power
In this energy, work and power worksheet, students solve 12 problems about circuits, electric motors, Ohm's Law and electric currents.
Curated OER
WINDMILLS: PUTTING WIND ENERGY TO WORK
Young scholars review the engineering design process and discuss a variety of windmills, focusing on the different materials used in the construction and the type of work each windmill does and they use simple materials to build their...
Handipoints Inc.
Negative Two to the nth Power
In this negative two activity, learners determine the value of negative two when raised to a given power. This one-page interactive activity contains 5 self-checking problems. This page may be produced in printed form.
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Negative 10 to the nth Power
In this negative ten learning exercise, middle schoolers compute the value of negative ten when raised to a given power. This one-page learning exercise contains 5 self-checking problems. This learning exercise may be completed on-line...
Curated OER
Powers of Products and Quotients
In this powers of products and quotients worksheet, students simplify expressions with exponents. Expressions contain at least two variables and exponents. This two-page worksheet contains 18 problems. Answers are provided on the last...
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Working with Wind Energy
Teams design and build a windmill, under budget, that can lift an object. The groups evaluate and reflect on their own design, then on those produced by other teams. The goal is to determine which design is the most...
National Constitution Center
Separation of Powers
Learners explore how the Constitution provides for separation of power and limited government, as evidenced by the three branches of government. They participate in role-playing situations, group discussions, and complete worksheets to...
Teach Engineering
Pointing at Maximum Power for PV
Following detailed directions, teams collect the voltage and current outputs of a photovoltaic cell by adjusting the resistance. Using the collected data, they determine the highest power output. Implications for weather and a large...
EngageNY
Numbers Raised to the Zeroth Power
What in the world is the zeroth power? Examine the patterns of exponents as they apply to the zeroth power. Scholars apply the zero property to simple exponential expressions in this fourth lesson in a series of 15. The examples include...
Curated OER
The Role of the Judiciary in a System of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Learners determine the role of each branch of government in a system of checks and balances. They demonstrate the role of the judiciary in American government
Curated OER
Solar Car Series: during What Part of the Day Can the Most Sun Power Be Collected?
In preparation for solar car races, middle schoolers attempt to discover what time of day the most solar energy can be collected. Begin by demonstrating the use of a voltmeter for measuring solar cell output. Take them outdoors to take...
Curated OER
Work and Power Worksheet #2
Written out on this page are 22 problems for physics aces to solve. There isn't enough room for them to solve on the same page, so they will need to be set up and computed on a separate sheet of paper. Pupils answer questions such as,...
Messenger Education
Star Power! Discovering the Power of Sunlight
It takes less than 10 minutes for energy from the sun to travel 90 million miles to Earth! In the first installment in a series of four, groups measure the amount of solar radiation that reaches Earth. They then discuss how this is...
NASA
Moon Power - Energy and Power
Be over the moon about finding a resource on lunar power stations. An interesting unit composed of 10 lessons has pupils first learn about the energy and power needs of a futuristic lunar colony. They design and build a lunar power...
Bonneville
Variables Affecting Wind Turbine Power
Design the best from the best. Groups work together to come up with the best configuration of different variables that affect a wind turbine. The teams choose from several variables such as the number of blades, the angle of the blades,...
Bonneville
Wind Power: A Hands on Experience
Turn a learning experience into a fun lesson. Future engineers create blades for a wind turbine using card stock. Using a fan, they test how well the blades help the wind turbine turn. The goal is to build blades that are effective...
Center for Civic Education
Ronald Reagan and Executive Power
Article II of the United States Constitution grants Presidents executive powers in areas of international conflict, domestic and foreign policy. Using examples drawn from Ronald Reagan's presidency, class members are asked to consider...
CK-12 Foundation
Mental Math to Divide by Whole Number Powers of Ten: Mental Math to Divide Decimal Powers of Ten
Boost mental-math skills with an interactive that focuses on dividing whole numbers by powers of 10. Mathematicians solve five fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions with help from a moveable decimal point in four example...
Teach Engineering
Powering a Device Using Food
Eat up a resource on using food to power electrical devices. Future engineers first experiment with different fruits and vegetables to determine the amount of electrical energy they provide. Based on the data, they design and create an...
Bonneville
Using a Multimeter to Analyze a Solar Circuit: Measuring Current and Voltage—Calculating Power and Resistance
Power to the people who understand electricity. A simple experiment teaches pupils how to set up an electric circuit that includes a solar module and how to measure voltage and current using a multimeter. They calculate power and...
University of North Carolina
Roles & Powers of the President
Here is a fantastic, comprehensive resource on the roles and powers assigned to the president of the United States. It includes several critical thinking exercises and engaging activities, from cartoon analysis and the opportunity to...
CK-12 Foundation
Mental Math to Divide by Whole Number Powers of Ten: Bouncing Decimal Point
Five questions challenge mathematicians to divide whole numbers by powers of 10. A tool highlights how a bouncing decimal moves through the divisor. Question types include multiple choice and fill in the blank. A discussion question...
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