Household Energy Conservation and Efficiency

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Author:

Jan DeWaters, Susan Powers

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Clarkson University

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

Students complete three different activities to evaluate the energy consumption in a household and explore potential ways to reduce that consumption. The focus is on conservation and energy efficient electrical devices and appliances. The lesson reinforces the relationship between power and energy and associated measurements and calculations required to evaluate energy consumption. The lesson provides the students with more concrete information for completing their culminating unit assignment.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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Copyright Holder:

Clarkson University