Work, Energy, and Power

Essential Question:

How do the concepts of work, energy, and power interrelate, and how can an understanding of these concepts lead to innovations in technology and improvements in energy efficiency?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Critical Thinking & Innovation: Analyze and apply concepts of work, energy, and power to propose novel solutions to global challenges.

Adaptive Perseverance & Learner’s Mindset: Explore complex energy systems and persist in seeking efficient and sustainable solutions.

Global Citizenship & Responsibility: Understand and advocate for energy-efficient technologies and sustainable energy sources.

Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicate ideas related to work, energy, and power, working together to innovate and problem-solve.

Inquiry Question:

What is the relationship between work, energy, and power, and how are these concepts measured?

2. Inquiry Question:

How can the principles of work and energy be applied to design more efficient machines and systems?

3. Inquiry Question:

In what ways can an understanding of power influence the development of sustainable energy sources?

Student Outcomes:

Students will be able to define and calculate work, energy, and power in various contexts.

2. Student Outcomes:

Students will analyze how these principles are applied in the design of efficient mechanical systems.

3. Student Outcomes:

Students will explore and propose applications of these concepts to address current challenges in energy sustainability and technology.

Skills Demonstrated:

Analytical Skills: Apply mathematical concepts to understand and calculate work, energy, and power.

Problem-Solving Skills: Identify and solve real-world problems by applying principles of work, energy, and power.

Creative Thinking: Innovate and think creatively about how to use energy more efficiently in technology and daily life.

Standards:

NGSS HS-PS3-1: Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known.

NGSS HS-PS3-2: Develop and use models to illustrate that energy at the macroscopic scale can be accounted for as either motions of particles or as stored in fields.

Resources:

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