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Virtual Grid Construction Activity
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This activity appears as a part of the following:
– Clean Transportation Implementation Toolkit
This is a teacher recommended activity from Illinois University’s Smart Grid for All.
Students position power plants, poles, and a variety of buildings on the screen, then tap buildings to draw wires between them and light up their city. Students complete a series of challenges which take them through the historical development of the electrical grid, with simulated storms demonstrating the value of having a “smart” grid.
The game includes 10 challenges and a “free play” mode with teacher modules included as well as an introductory video.