energy

The Laws of Conservation of Matter and Conservation of Energy are demonstrable through an examination of the photosynthetic process. This module will afford students the opportunity to examine the relationship between matter and energy as evidenced by transformations that take place during...

Chemical reactions can be described as endothermic or exothermic depending on whether energy is used or given off during a reaction. Practically, these types of reactions can be used as instant hot or cold packs at times when we need them, such as in hand warmers. In this task, students will be...

The student is a city utility engineer tasked to research the depletion of coal and a possible viable resource replacement option that they will then present to the city council (e.g. oral, Power Point, Prezi, debate, etc.). They must identify the potential impacts once it is depleted and the...

In this task students assume the role of a futurist, a person who studies the future in order to help people understand, anticipate, prepare for and gain advantage from coming changes. Students act as part of a team of futurists working for a company called Foresight Enterprises that has been...

Student teams will research and define the terms “efficiency” and “energy efficient.” Based on their research, teams will design and build a vehicle. Then they will experimentally test the vehicle’s efficiency.

After analyzing the initial data of the vehicle’s performance, teams will re-...

In this task, students are given a simulation about a family concerned with saving money and energy by better insulating their house. Students are given a set of information regarding heating bill costs over time, costs of insulation investments, and additional constraints, and are asked to...