You Greedy Energy User
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This activity involves students in recording their energy usage of particular appliances and devices over a certain period of time. They then take the time and device and determine the kilowatts of electricity used via an internet website. They then can take this value and calculate the amount of fuel that would have to be burned to generate this same amount of electricity. This activity is done for multiple appliances and situations and it is investigated how much fuel/coal is needed to kepp the light on all day every day, or the computer that is never in sleep mode. [image right border] Less
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Grade: 9 to 12
Topics: Physics, Energy & Work, Ecology & Ecosystems, Earth's Resources, Professional Development
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- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Teachers