Renewable Energy/Kinetic Sculpture
Students will investigate various renewable energy sources, including photovoltaics, passive solar, windpower, and hydropower, through readings, videos, and short projects.
MA CVTE Frameworks:
Projects:
Curriculum Resources:
Leading questions:
What is Energy and Power?
What are fossil fuel sources?
How can wind energy be harnessed for useful purposes?
What are its limitations?
What are photovoltaics?
How is hydropower used? How was it used in Lawrence?
How can solar energy be used for heating and cooling?
MA CVTE Frameworks:
Projects:
- Photovoltaics
- Wind Turbines
- Hydropower
- Passive Solar- Solar Ovens
- Kinetic Sculptures powered by Renewable Energy
Curriculum Resources:
Leading questions:
What is Energy and Power?
What are fossil fuel sources?
How can wind energy be harnessed for useful purposes?
What are its limitations?
What are photovoltaics?
How is hydropower used? How was it used in Lawrence?
How can solar energy be used for heating and cooling?