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Aguilar, Horacio Munguía; Maldonado, Rigoberto Franco; Navarro, Luis Barba – Physics Education, 2017
Charging a capacitor with a photovoltaic module is an experiment which reveals a lot about the modules characteristics. It is customary to represent these characteristics with an equivalent circuit whose elements represent its physical parameters. The behavior of a photovoltaic module is very similar to that of a single cell but the electric…
Descriptors: Electromechanical Technology, Power Technology, Energy, Science Education
Pallant, Amy; Pryputniewicz, Sarah; Lee, Hee-Sun – Science Teacher, 2017
This article describes a five-day online energy module, developed by the Concord Consortium (an educational research and development organization) in which students compare the effects of various energy sources on air quality, water quality, and land use. The module's interactive models explore hydraulic fracturing, real-world data on energy…
Descriptors: Energy, Scientific Concepts, Science Education, Units of Study
Morrison, Scott; Sebens, Aaron – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2016
Aaron Sebens and his fourth grade students received this congratulatory tweet from the White House as a response to the solar-powered classroom that they created in 10 weeks. The process--defining the goals, raising funds, construction, and implementation--involved many subject areas: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. This…
Descriptors: Energy, Science Education, Grade 4, Elementary School Students
Haugland, Ole Anton – Physics Teacher, 2014
The bicycle generator is often mentioned as an example of a method to produce electric energy. It is cheap and easily accessible, so it is a natural example to use in teaching. There are different types, but I prefer the old side-wall dynamo. The most common explanation of its working principle seems to be something like the illustration in Fig.…
Descriptors: Science Education, Teaching Methods, Power Technology, Energy Education
Butler, Brandon M.; Burgin, Stephen R. – Social Education, 2016
Jamestown is at the heart of any teaching and learning of colonial American history. Stories of John Smith and Pocahontas are learned by elementary and secondary students across the United States. In Virginia, Jamestown is first taught in third grade and revisited five more times from historical, political, economic, and geographic perspectives.…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Interdisciplinary Approach, United States History, History Instruction
Straulino, S.; Cartacci, A. – Physics Education, 2014
The measurement of the force acting between two parallel, current-carrying wires is known as Ampère's experiment. A mechanical balance was historically employed to measure that force. We report a simple experiment based on an electronic precision balance that is useful in clearly showing students the existence of this interaction and how to…
Descriptors: Measurement Techniques, Physics, Motion, Energy
Darling, Gerald – Science Teacher, 2013
Although energy is fundamental to our civilization, few high school students have a clear picture of what happens when they use it. To become informed citizens and decision makers, every high school student must understand how we generate electrical energy. Working through the series of inexpensive, hands-on activities presented in this article,…
Descriptors: High School Students, Energy, Hands on Science, Power Technology
Swapp, Andy; Schreuders, Paul; Reeve, Edward – Tech Directions, 2011
As a renewable source of energy, wind energy will play a significant role in the future. Public, commercial, and privately owned organizations are increasingly finding the value and profits in wind power. Including wind power in a technology and engineering education curriculum teaches students about an important technology that may effect their…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Engineering Education, Energy, Power Technology
Rosen, Edward M. – Chemical Engineering Education, 2008
Energy use in Iceland (population 283,000) is higher per capita than in any other country in the world. Some 53.2% of the energy is geothermal, which supplies electricity as well as heated water to swimming pools, fish farms, snow melting, greenhouses, and space heating. The Nesjavellir Power Plant is a major geothermal facility, supplying both…
Descriptors: Energy Management, Science Education, Foreign Countries, Energy

Perlin, John – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2001
Discusses the reliability and versatility of using photovoltaics whereby solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity. The growing concern of global warming promises to transform photovoltaics into a major energy producer. (Author/SAH)
Descriptors: Electricity, Global Warming, Higher Education, Physics

Adamson, Arthur W.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Considers the thermodynamic limitation to the efficiency with which light energy can be converted into work, indicating that no single chemical system converting solar energy into useful work can be very efficient. Also indicates that if solar energy is absorbed as heat for heating purposes, it is almost completely used. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Light, Photochemical Reactions

Logan, Peter F. – Physics Education, 1983
Discusses the concepts of energy, flow of energy through ecosystems in which people live, our increasing use of energy as society evolves, and the importance of energy to all societies. A chart listing advantages/disadvantages of various energy sources is included. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Energy, Fuels, High Schools

Wittcoff, Harold – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Explores some of the ways that lead is being replaced in the production of gasolines. Discusses the effects these changes are having on the chemical industry. Contrasts the use of ethyl alcohol from renewable sources with alcohols depending on the availability of isobutene. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemistry, College Science, Energy
Armstrong, Jennifer – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1982
Discusses reasons why nuclear power/technology should be taught. Indicates that the subject is not strictly science-related, the issues offering material for lessons in geography, history, politics, and economics. Also suggests presenting both sides of the nuclear power argument. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Interdisciplinary Approach

Bybee, Rodger – Science Teacher, 1984
Discusses various types of acid rain, considered to be a century-old problem. Topics include: wet and dry deposition, effects on a variety of environments, ecosystems subject to detrimental effects, and possible solutions to the problem. A list of recommended resources on acid rain is provided. (BC)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Animals, Chemical Reactions, Ecology
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