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Energy Systems ActivityEnergy Systems Activity
Publisher
Teach Engineering
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Technology
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Year
2013
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Energy Systems

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This Energy Systems activity also includes:
  • Energy Systems Diagrams
  • Energy Systems Resources (.doc)
  • Energy Systems Activity Worksheet (.doc)
  • Energy Systems Resources (.pdf)
  • Energy Systems Activity Worksheet (.pdf)
  • Energy Systems Environmental Impacts (.docx)
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Is electricity created in the outlet? Using posters of several energy systems, collaborative groups identify and describe the parts of their systems. The groups also look at the environmental impacts of the systems and present their findings to wrap up the activity.

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Concepts

energy, biomass, fossil fuels, geothermal energy, nuclear energy, solar energy, the photovoltaic system, wind turbines, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the lesson as an introduction to energy systems
  • Modify the unit to focus more on the environmental impacts of different energy systems

Classroom Considerations

  • You'll need to print posters, preferably at poster size
  • You may want to consider using the predominate energy system for your community

Pros

  • Attachments are provided in pdf and doc form
  • Good activity for visual learners

Cons

  • None

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