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Lesson 56 of 84 ยท Conservation

Experiment

Renewable Energy Technology (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Renewable resources like solar panels and wind turbines generate clean energy. Human innovation in engineering continues to make these technologies more efficient and affordable.

Key Words

  • evidence
  • model

Materials Needed

  • straws
  • paper clips
  • rubber bands

Safety First

  • Be careful with scissors โ€” ask an adult for help if needed.
  • Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
  • Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read and learn: Renewable resources like solar panels and wind turbines generate clean energy. Human innovation in engineering continues to make these technologies more efficient and affordable.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Conduct the experiment by following the instructions.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Draw a picture of what you observe.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Answer the questions based on your data.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a constraint in engineering?