The gravitational potential energy of water to harness kinetic moving water to turn turbines which generate electrical energy.

This lesson introduced Water Power by engaging students’ prior knowledge of energy, electricity, and water. It is adapted from NEED’s “Energy of Moving Water” materials

This lesson allows student groups to jigsaw background information on energy, electricity, and water. It is adapted from NEED’s “Energy of Moving Water” materials.

Students build and test an electromagnet to increase their understanding of the relationship between magnets and electricity and how magnets can create energy.

Students will learn about the history of hydropower and the types of dams in use today, using the Hoover Dam as a case study.

This hands-on lesson uses a gravity-fed hydroelectric water source with two different piping setups for students to test the effect of penstock size and elevation drop on hydroelectric output.

This teacher-adapted lesson is based on the NEED Project’s Energy of Moving Water unit where students apply engineering design to determine the voltage produced by hub/blade combinations and how the number of turbine blades affects electrical output.

This teacher-adapted lesson is based on the NEED Project’s Energy of Moving Water unit where students learn about new technologies being developed in the hydropower industry.

Students explore the risks and benefits of hydropower by assuming the role of a stakeholder, conducting research, and presenting to the class their findings. Students learn through taking notes on a T chart and comparing and contrasting arguments for and against building a dam.