Re: [Phys-L] 9th grade energy resource projects

["Anthony Lapinski" <Anthony_Lapinski@pds.org>]

I've always wanted to build the bicycle generator demo, where the faster
you pedal, the more lights turn on. So this relates mechanical work/energy
to electrical energy.

Are there kits/parts for these online? the generator? the bulb hookup
apparatus?


Phys-L@Phys-L.org writes:
> Greetings all!
>
> The physics team at Kirkwood high school is interested in having students
> learn about energy resources via a project. While some of the teachers
> have done slide shows, etcetera, we are interested in thinking outside
> the box. 
> Our students all have iPads and the school is blessed with a large store
> room of equipment. We are open to trying new things, and I personally
> would love a challenge the students have to 'solve'.  (I love the
> spreadsheet of energy resources that I think dr. Forinash has used). 
> We also need a way for the students to both share what they learned and
> assess what they learned from what the other students share. 
>
> Anybody got a project they would love to see happen / already use?  We
> would love to hear about it!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim Cibulka
> Kirkwood high school 
> Kirkwood missouri 
>
> Btw, this will occur after a modeling instruction style unit on
> mechanical energy. 
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