Renewable Energy

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 07.05.07

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Objectives
  3. Background
  4. Using Solar Energy
  5. The Trombe Wall
  6. The Solar Slab Heat Exchanger
  7. Photovoltaic Cells and Wind Turbines
  8. Earthships
  9. Conclusion
  10. Lesson I: Following the Energy Grid
  11. Lesson II: Measuring the Earth's Constant Temperature
  12. Lesson III: Innovations for Living Off of the Grid
  13. Lesson IV: Other Examples of Alternative Architecture
  14. Unit Follow Up Activities
  15. Bibliography
  16. Endnotes
  17. Implementing Texas State Standards

Solar Energy -- Architectural Alternatives for Home Building

Georgia Redonet

Published September 2007

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Implementing Texas State Standards

In this curriculum unit the following Texas Standards will be met:

  • SCI.7.02 Make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources.
  • SCI.7.1.03 Plan and implement investigative procedures.
  • SCI.7.1.07 Construct graphs and charts using tools including computers to organize,
  • examine, and evaluate data.
  • SCI.6.3.03 Investigate and identify energy transformations occurring during the
  • production of energy for human use such as heat energy to electrical energy.
  • IPC.3.03 Analyze the efficiency of energy conversions that are responsible for the
  • production of electricity.
  • SCI.6.3.08 Research and describe energy types from their source to their use and
  • determine if the type is renewable, non-renewable, or inexhaustible.
  • IPC.3.02 Investigate the transference of heat through conduction and radiation.
  • IPC.3.04 Investigate, compare and evaluate the economic impact of various energy
  • sources such as rechargeable or disposable batteries, and solar cells.
  • SCI.6.3.05 Describe how electricity is produced.
  • SCI.7.4.03 Relate the relationship between the tilt of the Earth on its axis and the
  • seasons.
  • SCI.7.4.10 Identify ways in which various resources can be recycled and reused.
  • SCI.7.4.11 Make inferences and draw conclusions about effects of human activities on
  • Earth's resources.
  • TEXH.7.20 Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to pose solutions to
  • problems related to the use of resources and technological innovations,
  • scientific discoveries, and the environment.
  • ENG.110.23b.2B The students will analyze and use persuasive techniques.

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