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KEEP Hands-on Resources Available for Checkout by Wisconsin Teachers. Energy Bingo. Energy Bingo can be played by an entire 4th-6 th grade class of 30 (or in any smaller group down to three students), for any length of time, and - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
KEEP Hands-on Resources
Available for Checkout by Wisconsin Teachers
Energy Bingo
Energy Bingo can be played by an entire 4th-6thgrade class of 30 (or inany smaller group down to three students), for any length of time, andwith any number of winners. Enables students to learn and/or reviewterms and definitions quickly and easily without tedious memorizing.Includes 30 playing cards (5" x 6"), 50 problem cards, master answerkey, directions, and plastic markers.
Energy Packed Trunk Attack
The KEEP Energy EducationTrunks are full of educationalresources available for KEEPteachers to rent (only inWisconsin). The Trunks weredeveloped with the middleschool student in mind,specifically grades 5-7. Theycontain materials forFIVE popular KEEP activities(Station Break, Circuit Circus, TheCost of Using Energy, At WattRate, and Diminishing Returns) aswell as energy education VIDEOSand HANDS-ON RESOURCES.
Hand-crank Generator
The hand-crank generator is a greattool to learn the difference betweenan incandescent light bulb, acompact fluorescent light bulb (CFL),and a light emitting diode (LED).Use your cranking power to discoverHow much energy it takes to light updifferent types of light bulbs. As youcrank, a generator transforms yourmuscle power into electrical energy.
Pedal PowerPedal Power is a tool you can use in your classroom to teach about energyproduction, use, and conservation. Students can actually ride a stationary bike topower a generator, which in turn powers three different types of light bulbs, ahair dryer, radio, fan, blender, and water heating element. This resource willteach students how much energy it takes to power these common electricalconveniences we use everyday and how important it is to turn them off whennot in use (or not use them at all).
The Pedal Power Package includesa sturdy bike stand, a free-standingboard with telescopic legs which shows energy use in amps, a bagcontaining light bulbs, a hair dryer, radio, fan, blender, water heating element,a carrying case for the board, and a binder full of lessons and activities.
Radiometer
The original radiometer was invented by Sir William Crookes in the midnineteenth century. The device was developed to measure the intensity ofradiant energy or heat. Teachers and students can use these to demonstratehow light energy can be used to do work or change things.
Watt Meter
Watt Meters (sometimes calledLine Loggers) are a tool that can beused to measure the electric usageof appliances. By plugging anappliance into the meter and theninto a socket, you can measure theactual electric use of a particularappliance. Many public librariesacross the State of Wisconsin havethese resources available for check out.
VideosThese videos have been reviewed by KEEP Staff and are recommended for
use in the classroom:
Switch: Discover the Future of Energy (98 minutes, or can be viewed in segments)- This film provides a fun, engaging opportunity for students to learn about the energy issues that drive our world, and the part we all play in our global energy future. It can be shown in chapters and has primer videos on different energy sources and information on current energy issues. More information: www.switchenergyproject.com/ .
Kilowatt Ours (35 minutes) - This documentary explains energy efficiency and renewable energy through a tour of the mountainous regions of the southeastern United States including Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina. After explaining the process of mountain top removal for coal, Jeff Barrie teaches about how much energy an average home uses per year and what we can do to decrease our fossil fuel consumption. The negative effects of fossil fuel use such as pollution and health problems are considered as well. This is a must-see for high school students and adults! Learn more about this video at www.kilowattours.org/.
Future World - This video follows two children as they travel to the year 2050 only to find that there is no energy left because we used it all up in this generation. This is a good video for younger students.
These videos and many more are available for check-out through the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) Resources Library (for WI residents only).
