FWEE is a partnership of public power providers in the Pacific Northwest and other organizations that promote water and energy education. The site is a wealth of information for many aspects of hydropower generation, including a full list of projects in the Pacific Northwest, a video on the history of hydropower, infographics with information on fish ladders, generators, a full hydropower unit, and information on an annual Hydropower STEM Academy linking students to hydropower science and careers.
Phenomena-Driven Instruction
Unit Plan - Chemical Differences in Emergency Energy Sources
Students develop atomic and molecular models of energy resources, analyze combustion of various fuels and build circuits with Photovolatic (PV) modules to evaluate and suggest revisions to a disaster preparedness supply list. They then research and...
A report on the the basics of Anaerobic Digesters which are used to turn food and animal waste into biogas. A great infographic on the many ways to use biogas and some details on the types of biodigesters.
A great learning framework for place- and field-based seasonal exploration, which is an essential aspect of understanding local resources and seasonality that affects energy generation sources and usage. Includes curricular materials in English and Spanish, and materials and family materials and activities as well.
Great synopsis of historical and future problems with energy supply and management in the Pacific Northwest. Strong utility policy focus, with good info in the context of Integrated Resource Plans and Renewable Portfolio Standards.
Solar Updraft Towers Unit Overview
Students will combine research, direct observations, and hands-on investigation to lead them into an engineering design project involving the construction of a solar updraft tower. During this process, students will make references to specific phenomena...
A great if not overly-detailed overview/case study of how renewables can affect grid reliability, including the promise and limitations of battery technology; Includes issues of baseload and incluson of policy, as well as calculations of large-scale energy estimates. Great for an HS audience. Focus on California as a case study for national trends.
Wave Attenuator Unit Overview
Through a series of learning experiences, students will experiment with the basic concepts of motion to electrical energy transformation. Students start by building a series of models that demonstrate the interactions between magnetic and electric fields....
A 45 minute stand-alone lesson that has students exploring how energy is used in their home, and taking data to calculate energy use and support considerations of how to conserve energy in the home.
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