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| WV State Standards: |
Math:
M.O.8.2.2, M.O.8.2.6, M.O.8.2.7, M.O.8.2.9, M.O.8.5.1,
M.O.8.5.4, M.O.8.5.5, M.O.A1.2.3, M.O.A1.2.5,
M.O.CM.2.2,
M.O.CM.2.3, M.O.CM.2.4, M.O.CM.5.2, M.O.CM.5.5, M.O.CM.5.8,
M.O.PS.5.3, M.O.PS.5.10 |
Science:
AES.4.33,
AES.4.34, AES.4.35, AES.4.36, AES.4.38 |
Technology:
EC9-12.1.1,
TEC9-12.1.2, TEC9-12.2.1, TEC9-12.2.2,
TEC9-12.3.1, TEC9-12.3.2, TEC9-12.3.3,
TEC9-12.3.4, TEC9-12.5.1, TEC9-12.5.2,
TEC9-12.6.1 |
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| National Standards: |
Math:
1, 2, 3, 4, 6,
7, 8, 9 |
Science:
9, 10, 12, 13 |
Technology:
1, 2, 3 |
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| Blooms Taxonomy:
Knowledge, Comprehension,
Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation |
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| 21st Century Skills:
Thinking and
Problem Solving Skills, Problem Identification,
Formulation, and Solution, Creativity and
intellectual curiosity, Information and Media
Literacy Skills, Communication skills,
Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills,
Accountability and Adaptability Skills, Social
Responsibility |
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Objective(s)
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Associate the density of a
metal to its ability to conduct heat and electricity.
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Design and build series,
parallel, and combination circuits creating schematic
diagrams for each.
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Experiment with these circuits
and analyze data to see how resistance changes at different
locations in each of the circuits.
Time Required
Two 45 minute class periods
Pre-Requisite Skills
Students should have an understanding of how
density and resistance affect electrical transmission. They should
also have an understanding of series and parallel circuits. An
understanding of PowerPoint and Internet usage is recommended.
21st Century Tools (Technology Tools)
Description:
Students have been assigned a project to
locate a new power plant and distribute electricity
throughout EdVenture Island. They will present their reports
to the class.
Learning Context:
Students have used
Internet searches to learn how to build an electrical
generator and explore ways to increase its power
output. They have used Excel to collect, organize, and
communicate their findings using charts and graphs. In
small groups they have been asked to explore and design
an electrical power generator to serve the needs of EdVenture Island. In the course of
this investigation, they have been assigned a renewable
or non renewable resource available for the production
of that power. Each group will prepare a report on the
resource that will be presented to the remainder of the
class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. After
all presentations are made, the class will then decide
which type of resource will be used to supply power to
the island.
Procedure
- Your group has been assigned the task of locating
a power plant on EdVenture Island. Using the data obtained from the
previous lessons you have now located the plant and designed the
wiring types to transport the electricity . You have designed a
PowerPoint presentation outlining why your choice would be the best
for the island.
- Your group has also prepared a report to be presented to the
remainder of the class outlining where and why you chose the
location for the power plant and the type of distribution system
(circuits) you chose for the project.
- Go to the
WVU
College of Engineering and Mineral Resources site and research
the different types of engineers. Write a summary of what type of
engineers may have worked on this project and what their roles would
be in developing a power generating plant and distribution system.
Include this in your report.
- Students will present their findings to the remainder of the
class.
21st Century Assessment/Evaluation
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