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Spark Squad Comics

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Spark Squad Comics
Learning Goals

Students will:

  1. Explore locations where water power can be used to generate electricity.
  2. Identify the units used in electricity generation and affiliate these with the function of renewable resources.
  3. Discuss different needs for generating electricity with water power technologies.
Materials List

Handouts

Classroom Supplies

  • Computers for students to read comics

Important Links

This lesson appears as a part of the following:
– Water Power Implementation Toolkit

This is a teacher recommended resource.

These digital comics feature the Spark Squad to tell the story of Marine Energy and Hydropower to students. This resource was developed by Energy Saver for Kids, DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and the Water Power Technologies Office, with a mission of inspiring students to explore renewable energy and join the next generation of the clean energy workforce.