In this module students investigate energy. They explore how energy is used to do work and the sources of energy in nature that can be observed directly and indirectly. The module activities are in the same order as they were first used in history.
Students perform simple tasks to give concrete meaning to the terms work, energy and power.
Then calculations are done to measure the amount of work done and the amount of power expended. Students build anemometers, pinwheels and windmills to observe how wind can be used as a source of energy. Students investigate the absorption of sunlight by different materials and construct a variety of devises to capture and use the sunlight to do work. To receive more information on any of our Teacher Professional Development Workshops, please use our Contact Page . The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga .