POWER UNIT:
This unit is loaded with phenomena to explore. The real world task that drives you through an arc of learning about electricity, magnetism, and power production is designing an efficient wind turbine to harness clean energy.
You will explore the need for renewable energy worldwide and will jigsaw innovative power solutions. Next, you will build and explore motors (starting with speakers) and inefficient generators. The need for more efficient generators leads us to harness energy in nature, so our final engineering project will be to optimize a wind turbine for use at the local Powell Butte Nature Park.
I hope you realize the need for real world solutions to our growing energy crisis and understand how simple steps taken at home can move us in the right direction.
Unit PowerPoint
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Unit Booklet
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Unit 6 Learning Targets:
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I can read informational texts about power to answer relevant questions.
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I can diagram and effectively communicate the basic physics of electric motors and electric generators.
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I can describe how a wind turbine works.
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I can evaluate factors that will make a wind turbine perform more effectively.
Online Activities and Resources
Our class incorporates several online activities. To view these in HTML, visit the links below.
The Patterns Approach Physics resources were created through collaboration with industry members, higher education representatives, high school science teachers, and middle school science teachers. The resources include labs and activities that cover the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for high school earth, life, and physical science AND incorporate engineering practices. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Science and Technical Subjects have also been incorporated.
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Video Resources
Do you need a little help understanding the vocabulary and content of this chapter? Use the links below to view clips that will help you better visualize and make connections between the concepts. You can always google other videos too!
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Need More Help...
If you ever get to a point that you are confused and stuck, please email me and I will help you figure it out.
Study Resources:
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Quizlet Flashcards
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Vocabulary
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Quick Draw Review Games
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Motors and Generators