Energy, Power, & TransportationIn this class, Energy, Power, and Transportation, student's will be provided with a basic understanding of modern transportation. Students will be given the opportunity to view transportation as a system, and then investigate the systems used to move people and goods on land and water, through the earth's atmosphere, and into space. Students will also study the resources necessary to create electricity and the differences between renewable and non-renewable energy.
UnitsUnit 1: Engineering Design Process
Unit 2: Energy & the Environment Unit 3: Renewable Energy Sources Unit 4: Intro to Transportation Unit 5: Modes of Transportation ITEEA StandardsPhotosClick the link below to see students from this class in action!
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Unit 1: Engineering Design ProcessIn this unit, students will review the Engineering Design Process that was used in 6th Grade, Design & Modeling, as well as study the seven resources needed for technology systems..
Lesson 1: Design Process ReviewLesson 2: Resources of TechnologyLesson 3: Fields of EngineeringClick the button below to access the Engineering Career's Webquest.
Unit 2: Energy & the EnvironmentIn this unit, students will be introduced to the six forms of energy (mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear,thermal, & radiant) and their importance to us as humans. We will also look at how energy is used throughout the world, and how energy is used within a home.
Lesson 1: Intro to EnergyThis unit will start with a short notes sheet that introduces the unit, objectives, and concepts to be discussed within this unit. You will need to read the article that is linked below, and answer the questions on the provided worksheet.
After you finish the reading (above) and worksheet, you may click on the links below to play some energy related games and to test your "Energy Knowledge" by taking the Energy IQ test!
Lesson 2: Forms of EnergyEnergy WebQuestThroughout this WebQuest, students will begin to look at different forms of energy, and how energy is converted from one form to another. Download the blank WebQuest file below to get started.
Students will complete and turn this assignment in digitally using the form under the "contacts" section of this site.
Lesson 3: Energy in the HomeStudents will look at the amount of energy used within a home, and how much this energy costs. This activity will also show that even though appliances may use a lot of energy when powered on, because they are used very little, do not have a major impact on your electricity bill and vice-versa.
Unit 3: Renewable Energy SourcesRenewable, as well as nonrenewable, energy sources will be the major focus in this unit. Students will look at the differences between the two, recognize the importance of using renewable energy, and study different forms of renewable energy sources.
Intro Lesson: Energy Crisis GameLesson 1: Renewable vs. Non-Renewable
Lesson 2: Wind EnergyWind Turbine GameIntroduction to Wind Energy
Wind Turbine RequirmentsUnit 4: TransportationIn this unit, students will be provided with a basic understanding of the different forms of transportation, and will be given a chance to view transportation as a system of parts. Students will study the history of transportation systems up to modern day transportation, as well as systems planned for the future.
BridgesClick the link below to see a example of 15 different truss styles!
NOVA Bridge ChallengeLesson 1: Intro to Transportation SystemsLesson 2: Modes of TransportationLesson 3: Modern Transportation MethodsUnit 5: Land TransportationIn this unit, students will take a more in depth look at land transportation systems, and begin to realize their importance to modern day society. The main focus of this unit will be bridges and how they affect land transportation systems.
Lesson 1: Land Transportation SystemsLesson 2: BridgesLesson 3: Truss Bridges |