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How is Flowing Water an Energy Source? Activity C Lesson PlanHow is Flowing Water an Energy Source? Activity C Lesson Plan
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Foundation for Water & Energy Education
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6th - 8th
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Science
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1 hr
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How is Flowing Water an Energy Source? Activity C

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Can the force of falling water through a tube vary by altering the diameter of the tube or its height? That is what physical scientists aim to discover in this activity, the third in successively more revealing activities on the power of water. 

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Concepts

potential energy, energy, alternative energy sources, hydroelectric power

Additional Tags

potential energy, hydropower, alternative energy, science

Pros

  • A strong conclusion to a series of three activities on the potential energy stored in water
  • Simulates problem solving and teamwork
  • Provides practice in scientific inquiry

Cons

  • Step-by-step procedures are not provided for learners; you may want to display some on the board if they are not yet experienced enough to plan their own

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