Students will select an alternative energy source for home energy or for transportation energy. The project will be completed on a wiki where other students must review and answer questions.
Objectives:
Expose students to a variety of alternative energy sources
Students will calculate the equipment needed for an average household
Students will explain the implications of incorporating such a technology into daily life
Subjects:
Fundamental Science, Physical Science/Architecture/Drafting
Overview and list of possible projects. Survey of alternative energy technologies presented during a lecture. Expose students to articles that discuss the technologies. Socratic Seminar to follow.
Procedure:
Choose a topic area
Provide background and history of the technology
Provide a cost breakdown and equipment list to incorporate the technology into new/retrofit construction
Create a wiki project of text and images that teaches students about the technology
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This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Edison under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.
