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How Can Work Be Done with Water Power? Activity B Lesson PlanHow Can Work Be Done with Water Power? Activity B Lesson Plan
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Foundation for Water & Energy Education
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6th - 8th
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How Can Work Be Done with Water Power? Activity B

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In this second of three activities, energy engineers plan and create a hydropower dam as they learn how hydroelectric power plants generate electricity. A hydropower puzzle is also included, which can be worked on by teams that finish construction before the others.

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hydroelectric power

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hydropower, water wheel, electricity generation, hydroelectric generation, science

Pros

  • Includes a glossary of parts to provide the language needed to design and construct a dam
  • Along with the other related lessons, can be used for Next Generation Science Standards in middle school

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  • None

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