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Lesson 78 of 84 · Human Impacts on Earth
ExperimentRenewable Energy Technology (Part 4)
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
- prototype
- design
- constraint
Materials Needed
- pennies
- plastic wrap
- cardboard
- tape
- scissors
- straws
Safety First
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
- Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.
Steps
Step 1 — 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 — Do
Conduct the experiment by following the instructions.
Step 3 — Observe
Draw a picture of what you observe.
Step 4 — Record
Answer the questions based on your data.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is a constraint in engineering?