Tennessee Science Grade 7

Unit 4: Physical Science: Motion and Forces

Mini models of energy devices

Project Type: Technology
Research the following types of energy resources; windmills, wave and water mills, solar panels, dams, geothermal stations, and composting gas for energy.

Explain how each type of energy resource works, saves energy resources, money, and the environment in a report that is six pages; one page per energy resource.

Groups of students will be assigned one of the following types of energy resources to make a model of.

  • Windmill
  • Wave and watermill
  • Solar panels
  • Dam
  • Geothermal station
These groups of students will then explain how their model works, saves energy resources, money, and the environment in a presentation to the class.

Time:
2 weeks to research; 1 day to present models

Resources:

Widipedia Encyclopedia
Type in “windmills, watermills, solar panels, dams”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

Types of Energy
http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/section/energy-s_TypesofEnergy.asp

Energy Matters
http://library.thinkquest.org/20331/types/

Fact Monster – Types of Energy
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/

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