Energy Lights Maine
The Energy Lights Maine instructional unit includes nine downloadable lessons that investigate where light comes from, how light was and is used by people, simple circuitry, electrical generation of light on a wide-scale basis, resource and energy conservation, and lighting technologies of the future.Access individual lessons by selecting from the menu on the left or download a complete curriculum guide by following the link at the lower left.
The following learning goals are targeted in Energy Lights Maine; students will:
- develop a basic understanding that light is a form of energy derived from the sun.
- consider changes in light emitting technologies over time including light bulbs.
- devise a simple circuit that will light a bulb.
- recognize that materials have different conduction and insulation properties and that the application of these properties is used in electrical devices and electrical systems to help ensure that electricity is used safely.
- identify electrical hazards and suggest ways to use electricity safely.
- compare and contrast methods of wide-scale electricity generation.
- explore the role of turbines in electricity production and design a simple model wind turbine.
- develop an understanding of energy conservation and recognize that everyone has a role in using available resources wisely.
