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First we need to build our merge cubes. You will build 1 for your group.
First we need to build our merge cubes. You will build 1 for your group.
Now you need a 1 STEM iPad for your group
Now you need a 1 STEM iPad for your group
Open up the Merge Explorer App
Open up the Merge Explorer App
Sign In
Sign In
Look for Renewable Resources
Look for Renewable Resources
Start by reading the introduction. (you can press the "Audio" button so that app reads it out loud.
Start by reading the introduction. (you can press the "Audio" button so that app reads it out loud.
Activity One
Activity One
Go to Activity One and read the description. Press the “Play” button to start the activity, where you are viewing a group of solar panels. Solar panels collect sunlight and use it to create electricity. Have you ever seen a solar panel on a home or other building in your town? Use the “Next” button at the bottom, to click through each step of the simulation and think about the following:
Go to Activity One and read the description. Press the “Play” button to start the activity, where you are viewing a group of solar panels. Solar panels collect sunlight and use it to create electricity. Have you ever seen a solar panel on a home or other building in your town? Use the “Next” button at the bottom, to click through each step of the simulation and think about the following:
- Where does the energy come from?
- How does the energy travel through the system?
- How does using this energy change the environment, if at all?
Activity Two
Activity Two
Go to Activity Two and read the description. Press the “Play” button to start the activity, where we will see a wind farm in action. The wind moves the giant fan blades, which create energy for your homes and towns. Have you ever seen a ceiling fan, personal fan, or pinwheel? These objects have blades that move in a similar way. With a pinwheel, your breath acts like the wind – the wind moves the blades. Use the “Next” button at the bottom, to click through each step of the simulation and think about the following:
Go to Activity Two and read the description. Press the “Play” button to start the activity, where we will see a wind farm in action. The wind moves the giant fan blades, which create energy for your homes and towns. Have you ever seen a ceiling fan, personal fan, or pinwheel? These objects have blades that move in a similar way. With a pinwheel, your breath acts like the wind – the wind moves the blades. Use the “Next” button at the bottom, to click through each step of the simulation and think about the following:
- Where does the energy come from?
- How does the energy travel through the system?
- How does using this energy change the environment, if at all?
Activity Three
Activity Three
Move to Activity Three and read the description. Press the “Play” button to start the activity, where we will see a hydroelectric building with a dam. The moving water spins a turbine, just like the wind moves the windmill (which we saw in Activity Two). This motion is converted or changed into electricity. This energy helps to power homes and towns. Can you think of another time moving water moved an object? Use the “Next” button at the bottom, to click through each step of the simulation and think about the following:
Move to Activity Three and read the description. Press the “Play” button to start the activity, where we will see a hydroelectric building with a dam. The moving water spins a turbine, just like the wind moves the windmill (which we saw in Activity Two). This motion is converted or changed into electricity. This energy helps to power homes and towns. Can you think of another time moving water moved an object? Use the “Next” button at the bottom, to click through each step of the simulation and think about the following:
- Where does the energy come from?
- How does the energy travel through the system?
- How does using this energy change the environment, if at all?
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