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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
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Roman, Harry T. – Tech Directions, 2004
Over the past 25 years, the author has had the opportunity to study the subject of solar energy and to get involved with the installation, operation, and testing of solar energy systems. His work has taken him all over the United States and put him in contact with solar experts from around the world. He has also had the good fortune of seeing some…
Descriptors: Energy, Energy Education, Power Technology, Hands on Science
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Raju, P. K.; Sankar, Chetan S.; Cook, John A. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2004
The need to impart technological literacy to youth is vital for a state such as Alabama, since it has historically received relatively low levels of Federal research and development funding (EPSCOR). Thirty five counties in the state of Alabama have less than 10% of the general population with college degrees. As our society becomes more and more…
Descriptors: Physics, Teaching Methods, Instructional Innovation, Instructional Materials