UNIT+2-ENERGY+PRODUCTION


 * Unit: Energy Production**
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 * Desired Results ||
 * **Unit Objectives**— Students will know
 * **Unit Objectives**— Students will know

> > > > > > || Energy production, electricity, fluid fuels, renewable, non-renewable, prime mover, steam, generator, refinery, biofuels, fermentation, hydro, wind, coal, nuclear, solar, green energy, natural gas, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), volts, amps, ohms, watts ||
 * 1)  The various sources used to generate electricity.
 * 1)  How electricity is generated.
 * 1)  How liquid fuels are created from raw materials
 * 1)  Where natural gas comes from and how it is processed for consumption.
 * 1)  General safety practices.
 * 1)  Ohm’s Law
 * ** Vocabulary: **
 * ** Enduring Understanding(s): **

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 * 1)  A variety of fuel sources are used in the generation of electric power.
 * 1)  Renewable and non-renewable fuels are important to a global society’s balance of energy generation.
 * 1)  Electricity is generated using a variety of methods.
 * 1)  There are numerous types of fluid fuels available for society’s use.
 * 1)  A number of specialized careers are needed in energy production.
 * 1)  Safety is an essential mindset for energy production and consumption.
 * ** Essential Question(s): **
 * 1)  What is the impact of non-renewable and renewable fuels on the environment, global society, and economy?
 * 1)  How is energy generated?
 * 1)  What type of career is there for me in the generation of energy products?
 * 1)  How are different types of energy used in transportation?
 * 1)  What are the real and perceived safety concerns of various energy sources?
 * = Assessment Evidence = ||
 * ** Evidence of Learning: **

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 * Describe various ways to generate electricity.
 * Explain the role of steam in the generation of electricity (Hero’s Engine).
 * Traditional (coal, natural gas, nuclear)
 * Renewable (wind, hydro, biofuels, solar)
 * Discuss the role of bio-fuels in our energy mix.
 * Describe how liquid fuels are processed.
 * Contrast the processes of generating petroleum and bio-fuels.
 * Explain where natural gas comes from and the natural gas collection system.
 * Describe bio-mass waste systems.
 * = Learning Plan = ||
 * = Learning Activities: =

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 * Sketch typical electrical generating system using various fuels: fossil, nuclear, renewables.
 * Sketch basic processes for generating liquid fuels: petroleum and biofuels
 * Demonstratethe generation of electricity. Prime movers.
 * Compare and contrast fuel sources in the USA. Use charts from EIA or NEED.
 * Field trips to various energy generating facilities. Cooper, Neb. City Coal, EEnergy at Adams, Auburn Board of Public Works, Neb. City Utilities, Falls City Utilities, Pipeline pumping station at Beatrice, Wind Farm OPPD Richardson County, Rock Port wind farm.
 * Discussion of centralized vs distributed power generation.
 * Guest speakers from NPPD, OPPD, etc.
 * Demonstrate pros and cons of renewable and non-renewable resources.
 * Hand crank generators: coal, wind, hydro, nuclear, (Hershey’s kisses)
 * Base load vs. variable (intermittent)
 * Build two or more of the following electrical generating models:
 * Potato battery
 * Solar photovoltaic circuit
 * Wind generator
 * Hand-crank generator
 * Steam generator
 * Stirling generator
 * Biofuels Activity