Energy Sciences

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 13.05.05

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Rationale
  3. Background
  4. Teaching Strategies
  5. Lesson 1: Coal Mining Experiment
  6. Lesson 2: Wind Energy: Building Windmills
  7. Lesson 3: Biodiesel: Alternative Fuel
  8. Lesson 4: Energy Efficiency: Use Less, Save More
  9. Appendix A: Content Objectives
  10. Appendix B: Lesson Handouts
  11. Bibliography
  12. Teacher Resources
  13. Notes

Mathematics of Energy Efficiency: Use Less, Save More

Kenya Lawrence

Published September 2013

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