Home Energy Consumption
Intended Grade Level(s):
6-8
Learning Goal(s):
Students will understand power and energy as they relate to their electricity use. Students will be able to calculate energy consumption and the associated costs. Students will investigate ways they could reduce their own energy consumption
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Other Subjects Covered:
Estimated Activity Length:
1 hour 30 min
Files Associated with this Activity:
Description:
Students will calculate the energy consumption of a set of common household devices based on their operating power rating and then investigate the power consumption of other devices in their homes.
Science Kit Material(s) Used:
Kill-A-Watt Meter
Other Material(s) Used:
“Energy and Power” PowerPoint presentation • “Energy Consumption Cards” handout • “Energy Consumption Worksheet” student handout
