Energy, Power & Mechanics
During the course of this module, the student will be assessed on key concepts and activities. The student will be asked to: (1) Explain how electricity is produced through a wind turbine, (2) Explain the three classes of levers.
Energy, Power & Mechanics Learning Targets:
| Session Focus: | Vocabulary: | |
| 1 Wind Energy | bio-mass energy | lever |
| 2 Wind Energy | force | geothermal energy |
| 3 Solar Cooking | mechanical advantage | gear |
| 4 Mechanical Systems | nuclear energy | hydroelectricity |
| 5 Levers | solar energy | pneumatics |
| 6 Fluid Mechanics | ||
| 7 Fluid Systems |