Unit B: Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems

In a few decades, some of the electricity you use might be generated by bacteria.

How do magnetic fields help you get down safely from the top of a drop tower ride? Learn how electromagnetic induction works at the amusement park.

Put on your running shoes and sharpen your pencil! Investigate the mathematical connection between work and power in this hands-on activity.

Hydraulics power many of the large machines you see around you.

Hydrogen’s tendency towards combustion is what makes it both a dangerous chemical element and a useful energy source.

You can make your own terrarium for growing plants!

Green walls use plant processes to improve air quality in buildings.

Try your hand at building a “super coaster” using materials around your home.

If you understand heat transfer, you can make lots of little changes at home to help the environment and your household’s bank account!

Sometimes, power plants make too much electricity. Energy storage technologies can help! They store the extra electricity and release it when demand goes up.

Wind power is a growing source of electricity generation. But wind projects often affect local wildlife populations, and researchers are using environmental monitoring techniques to alleviate some of these impacts.