Energy unit study

We are going to be learning about energy! What it is, where it comes from and how we use it. 
During this study, we will create a solar robot and a tin can robot, we will also make a solar oven.
And once we have completed this study, we will begin to design an off grid energy design for a small cabin!

• What is electricity 
• http://www.enwin.com/kids/electricity/energy_electricity.cfm 
• Magic school bus-Season 2 episode 10
• Static electricity experiment

• History of electricity 
• http://kids.saveonenergy.ca/en/what-is-electricity/history_andremarie_ampere.html 
• Season 3 episode 5

• Where does our electricity come from? 
• http://kids.saveonenergy.ca/en/what-is-electricity/how-electricity-gets-to-your-home.html 
• Season 4 episode 9

• Cost? Electric bill 
• Ways to save 
• http://kids.saveonenergy.ca/en/what-is-electricity/electricity-saving-tips-page-1.html 

• Alternative sources of energy 
• http://kids.saveonenergy.ca/en/what-is-electricity/the-in-and-outs-of-making-electricity.html 
• http://solarforward.com/solarkids/ 
• http://www.propanekids.com/ 

• Our Future house 

• What will we need power for? 

• How much power will we need? 
• http://www.affordable-solar.com/Learning-Center/Solar-Tools/Off-Grid-Load-Estimator 

• Where can we get it from 

• What is the best cost option? 

Field Trip: 

http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Locations/ColumbiaRiver/Bonneville.aspx