UNIT+3-ENERGY+DELIVERY


 * Unit: Energy Delivery **
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 * Desired Results ||
 * **Unit Objectives**— Students will know and be able to:
 * **Unit Objectives**— Students will know and be able to:

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 * 1)  Why electricity cannot be easily stored on the electrical grid.
 * 1)  Parts of the energy delivery systems.
 * 1)  The jobs skills required to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of energy.
 * 1)  No system is 100% efficient (2 nd law of thermodynamics)
 * 1)  That there are emerging technologies in the area of energy delivery
 * 1)  The advantages and disadvantages of the different energy delivery systems
 * 1)  Personal safety practices for the consumer
 * ** Vocabulary: **

Grid, smart grid, pipelines, distribution lines, transmission lines, substations, reliability, right of way, eminent domain, transformer, circuit breaker, GFCI, conduit, carbon monoxide, conductors, insulators, polarized plug, ground plug ||
 * ** Enduring Understanding(s): **

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 * 1)  There is a complex infrastructure for energy delivery
 * 1)  Energy delivery is a collaborative process among many different entities
 * 1)  Safety is an essential mindset for energy delivery and consumption
 * 1)  Energy on the electrical grid cannot be stored
 * 1)  Reliability in delivery systems is dependent on redundancy
 * ** Essential Question(s): **

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 * 1)  How is energy delivered?
 * 1)  How did we choose AC transmission?
 * 1)  What are the options for a national grid?
 * 1)  How do the factors involved in fuel delivery influence our energy decisions?
 * 1)  Why aren’t energy delivery systems 100% efficient?
 * = Assessment Evidence = ||
 * ** Evidence of Learning: **

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 * Label parts of energy delivery systems – identify where energy loss can occur – Propose alternate options for the delivery
 * Write a letter to the editor defending or refuting an emerging energy delivery technology (includes factors that influence decisions, efficiency, etc.)
 * Continue journal entries specific to energy delivery careers
 * = Learning Plan = ||
 * = Learning Activities: =

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 * Build a diorama of energy delivery systems – with scoring rubric – include all entities involved, essential parts, and redundancy in the system. Include Process paper describing diorama
 * Perform a personal safety demonstration for selected energy delivery system (ie. Dig safe)
 * Label parts of energy delivery systems – identify where energy loss can occur – Propose alternate options for the delivery
 * Write a letter to the editor defending or refuting an emerging energy delivery technology (includes factors that influence decisions, efficiency, )
 * Continue journal specific to energy delivery careers. Personal perspectives
 * “Grid” electrical activity (Chad)
 * Build pipeline w/tubing, straws, etc.
 * Careers exploration presentations
 * NPPD Electrical safety trailer demo.
 * “Dig Safe” video, discussions
 * Debate pros and cons of emerging delivery technologies
 * YouTube safety videos (345KV switch opening)