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As the Rotor Turns: Wind Power and You

As the Rotor Turns: Wind Power and You

An Investigation of Wind Power as an Energy Resource in Pennsylvania

6-8

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The Biomass Balancing Act

The Biomass Balancing Act

An investigation of biomass as a sustainable energy resource.

6-8

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Capturing Renewable Energy

Capturing Renewable Energy

Students investigate renewable energy sources and how to transition from an energy source to a usable, on-demand power source.

6-12

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Energy Production

Energy Production

Students examine the role of energy in our daily lives and how we produce energy to power our cities, homes, and schools. The advantages and disadvantages of each energy source are also addressed.

6-12

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Maximum Power Point

Maximum Power Point

The Principles of Optimizing Photovoltaic Cell Power Output

9-12

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Origins of Wave Energy

Origins of Wave Energy

Using Slinkys, students will investigate different types of mechanical waves. They will investigate how waves move differently through different mediums.

8-12

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The Relationship Between Science and Technology

The Relationship Between Science and Technology

Students will learn how technology can help scientists solve a problem. One of the challenges scientists face with any spacecraft is attitude control. Students will be introduced to the problem of attitude control in space and two different ways scientists address it.

5-8

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Running on Renewables

Running on Renewables

Utilizing HOMER: Modeling Software for Hybrid Electric Power Systems

9-12

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Siting Wind Power

Siting Wind Power

Wind Power Curves and Community Considerations

9-12

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Solar Racing

Solar Racing

The Design, Construction and Evaluation of a Solar-Powered Car

6-8

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Spotlight on Photovoltaics and Fuel Cells

Spotlight on Photovoltaics and Fuel Cells

A Web-based Study and Comparison

9-12

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Theories

Theories

This lesson will help the students understand that science theories change in the face of new evidence, but those changes can be slow in coming.

5-8

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Thinking about Energy

Thinking about Energy

A survey of students’ understandings of energy resources in Pennsylvania

6-12

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Understanding Air: Climate Change and Modeling Combustion with LEGO<sup>®</sup> Bricks

Understanding Air: Climate Change and Modeling Combustion with LEGO® Bricks

In this lesson, students learn about the components of air and the chemical reactions that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. They model combustion using LEGO bricks, and explore the connection between carbon dioxide, climate change, and environmental health.

5-8

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Understanding Air: Air Pollution and Modeling Pollutants with LEGO<sup>®</sup> Bricks

Understanding Air: Air Pollution and Modeling Pollutants with LEGO® Bricks

In this lesson, students learn about the chemical reactions that release various pollutants into the atmosphere and what happens when pollutants in the air are exposed to sunlight. They model incomplete combustion using LEGO bricks, and explore the connection between air quality and environmental health.

5-8

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