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Waterwheel Work: Energy Transformations and Rotational Rates
Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
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Author | Zamora-Thompson, Xochitl Duren, Sabre Mach, Natalie Zarske, Malinda Schaefer Carlson, Denise W. |
Copyright Year | 2005 |
Description | Students learn the history of the waterwheel and common uses for water turbines today. They explore kinetic energy by creating their own experimental waterwheel from a two-liter plastic bottle. They investigate the transformations of energy involved in turning the blades of a hydro-turbine into work, and experiment with how weight affects the rotational rate of the waterwheel. Students learn the history of the waterwheel and common uses for water turbines today. They explore kinetic energy by creating their own experimental waterwheel from a two-liter plastic bottle. They investigate the transformations of energy involved in turning the blades of a hydro-turbine into work, and experiment with how weight affects the rotational rate of the waterwheel. Students also discuss and explore the characteristics of hydroelectric plants. |
Language | English |
Access Restriction | Open |
Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
Subject Keyword | Data Analysis and Probability Earth and Space Measurement Physical Science Science and Technology Average Turbine Kinetic Energy Electric Hydropower Hydroelectric Waterwheel Power Plant Power Making Waterwheels |
Content Type | Text |
Time Required | PT45M |
Education Level | Class III Class IV Class V |
Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
Resource Type | Hands-on |
Subject | Physics Geometry Probability Technical |