Overview

In this unit students will explore how to locate a power generator and distribute electrical power throughout EdVenture Island. They will discover how resistance and density can affect power distribution, and will also examine the various types of circuits before deciding on the best one to distribute power to the island. Each group will prepare a report outlining their findings that will be presented to the remainder of the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. Finally the students will explore the various types of engineers which may have worked on this project.

Unit Objective(s):

Students will:

explore the relationships between the extraction and use of natural resources and the impact on the environment

research alternative energy sources

understand the fragile nature of the Earth

research and explain how the political system influences environmental decisions

develop decision making skills with respect to addressing environmental problems

apply the conservation of energy theory to energy transformations (e.g., electrical/heat, heat/mechanical)

understand the nature of electricity and how it moves

demonstrate the production of electricity by building a generator

use technology and mathematics to organize data and communicate

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