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A River Ran Through It
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Zamora-Thompson, Xochitl Duren, Sabre Mach, Natalie Zarske, Malinda Schaefer Carlson, Denise W. |
| Copyright Year | 2005 |
| Description | Students learn how water is used to generate electricity. They investigate water's potential-to-kinetic energy transformation in hands-on activities about falling water and waterwheels. During the activities, they take measurements, calculate averages and graph results. Students learn how water is used to generate electricity. They investigate water's potential-to-kinetic energy transformation in hands-on activities about falling water and waterwheels. During the activities, they take measurements, calculate averages and graph results. Students also learn the history of the waterwheel and how engineers use water turbines in hydroelectric power plants today. They discover the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric power. In a literacy activity, students learn and write about an innovative new hydro-electrical power generation technology. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Earth and Space Physical Science Science and Technology Turbine Waterwheel Hydropower Water Power Generator Power Electric Generator Hydroelectric |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT15M |
| Education Level | Class III Class IV Class V |
| Resource Type | Notes |
| Subject | Physics Structure of the Earth Technical |
