Empathetic Engineering

Part 2 - Lesson 1: Renewable Energy Panel

Grades:

6-12

Unit:

Lesson Number:

Description:

Students will meet with local planners or other available energy experts to discuss public policy regarding the use of wind turbines and solar arrays to generate electricity. Students develop questions for a panel of professionals regarding considerations...

Energy Content:

Electrical Energy,

Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),

Electricity Generation,

Microgrids,

Solar Photovoltaic,

Sources of Energy,

Wind Energy

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Learning Goal(s):

1.Students will gain background information regarding the limitations of having and wind and solar generating infrastructure within city and county limits, including environmental, aesthetic, and cultural considerations. 2.Students will compile criteria for placement of wind and solar energy sources.

Pedagogy & Practice:

21st Century Skills Development,

Empathetic Engineering,

Engineering Design,

Establishing a Culture of Science,

Multiple Learning Styles,

Phenomena-Driven Instruction,

Place-Based Learning,

Project-Based Learning,

Research-Primary

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems,