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Teaching Physics with Sustainable Energies via Digital Technologies

Enhance science education through sustainable energies. Access science content, curricular activities, and environmental science modules. Explore solar power, thermodynamics, water conservation, and more.

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Teaching Physics with Sustainable Energies via Digital Technologies

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  1. College of Science and Mathematics Teaching Physics with Sustainable Energies via Digital Technologies David Rosengrant Assistant Professor of Physics Education Matthew Laposata Associate Professor of Environmental Science Kennesaw State University SACS-AAPT October 23rd, 2010

  2. Goal of the Project College of Science and Mathematics • Main goal is to use “housing” as a vehicle to increase interest science • Promotes sustainability for a more engaged citizenry • One stop shop for curricular materials on sustainable housing • Provides “fundamental concepts” of science

  3. Target Audience College of Science and Mathematics • All branches of science can benefit from the site • Range of grades • Introductory College to Upper Elementary • Can be used for students to learn material or teachers to refresh their knowledge

  4. Website College of Science and Mathematics • Coming next month! • http://ihome21.kennesaw.edu

  5. What is on the site: College of Science and Mathematics • Science Content • Curricular Activities • Uses existing online resources • Environmental Science Activities for the 21st Century (ESA21) • http://esa21.kennesaw.edu/ • Videos (partnership with howstuffworks.com and Horizon Fuel Cells)

  6. Main Modules College of Science and Mathematics • PV Cells / Solar Energy • Insulation / Thermodynamics • Water Conservation • Earth Aquatic Systems • Waters Unique Properties

  7. PV In-depth College of Science and Mathematics • Introduction • Early Ways to Harness Light – Mirrors and Lenses • Magnifying glasses to focus light • Origin of Olympic Torch • Legendary Archimedes Death Ray • Early Home Applications of Solar Power • Roman bath houses • Anasazi tribes

  8. PV In-depth - continued College of Science and Mathematics • Southern Exposure • Solar Cookers • Early Solar Cells • Becquerel & Photoelectric effect • Adams and Days’ Selenium Glass Tube • Fritt’s Selenium Wafer • Photoelectric Effect

  9. PV In-depth - continued College of Science and Mathematics • Solar Cells in the 1950s • Dawning of a new era • Hefty price tag • Sputnik • N on P cells • How they work • Vanguard I • Papago Indian Reservation

  10. PV In-depth - continued College of Science and Mathematics • Early Solar Vehicles • Solar Challenger • Gossamer Penguin • The Quiet Achiever • Solar Furnaces

  11. PV In-depth - Final College of Science and Mathematics • Solar Power Plants • Mirrors not cells • Solar One • Kramer Junction • Electromagnetic Induction

  12. PV Activities College of Science and Mathematics • Online Lab for Electromagnetic Induction • Utilizes Phet Simulations • Video Lab of Lens/Mirrors • Utilities www.paer.rutgers.edu/pt3 physics education websites

  13. PV Activities College of Science and Mathematics • Video Lab of Solar Cells • Partnership with Horizon Fuel Cells to videotape some of their experiments to put on their instructional CD

  14. Outreach College of Science and Mathematics • Professional Development Workshops • Worked with North West Georgia Math Science Partnership • 30 8th grade teachers already • 45 6th grade teachers in January • Classes at Kennesaw State University • Working with Pre-service teachers • Introductory science course

  15. More then Just Science College of Science and Mathematics • History • World Politics • World Cultures • Economics • Religion

  16. Future Work? College of Science and Mathematics • Virtual Solar House • Virtual tours/lessons of current LEED certified Houses • Cadmus Construction • Sustainable buildings • Schools • Sport Complexes

  17. Thank you to key groups: College of Science and Mathematics http://www.howstuffworks.com/ Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies

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