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Summer Camp 2050

Below is information about student activities on Energy Efficiency and Conservation for grades 9-12.
 
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Grades: 9-12 
Title:Summer Camp 2050
Summary:

Students will work in small groups to apply knowledge of renewable energy to solve a problem. They will formulate a plan to power a summer camp, considering electrical power, hot water, appliances, costs, and environmental and social impacts. Students must present their plans to a mock city council and justify their choices based on data provided by the teacher.
Curriculum: Math, Social Studies, Communications
Plan Time:2-3 class periods
Materials:

Handouts included; calculators, reference materials on energy sources.
Standards:

National Standards: 9-12

  • SEC-E: 1.a. Identify a problem or design an opportunity.
  • SEC-E: 1.b. Propose designs and choose between alternative solutions.
  • SEC-E: 1.d. Evaluate the solution and its consequences.
  • SEC-E: 2.c. Creativity, imagination, and a good knowledge base are required in science and engineering.
  • SEC-F: 3.a. Human populations use resources in the environment to maintain and improve their existence.
Owner: National Energy Foundation