Aligned with Georgia Performance Standards

Teacher’s Guide – 6Th Grade

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Conservation Tips• Turnoffelectronicswhennotinuse.• Usedaylightwhenpossible.

• Turnlightsoffwhenyouleavearoom.

• Takeshortershowers.• Keepyourrefrigeratorclosed.• Inwinter,putonasweaterorjacket

insteadofturninguptheheat.• Useaprogrammablethermostat

andsetitto78°Finsummerand68°Finwinter.

georgiapower.com/learningpower

Hello, Teachers!

Georgia Power is extremely excited to further our part-nership with your school by providing an energy education initiative cre-ated to enhance students’ learning experience in your classroom. We look forward to working with you and your students.

By joining us as our partner in the Learning Power program, featuring Dr. E and the Watt Squad, we will deliver energy efficiency messages through “in-class field trips,” using hands-on activities and Web-based learning. We hope to extend the partnership with your school through educational and career awareness events such as science nights and career fairs.

We work with the State Board of Education, educa-tors, and stakeholders to develop curriculum aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards. Activities expose students to the concepts and the importance of energy efficiency. Specifically, sixth-grade students will learn about renewable and non-renewable resources, especially solar and wind. We will examine how wind is generated by unequal heating and cooling of land and water. Students will experiment with models of wind turbines to demonstrate how electricity is generated using the kinetic energy from wind.

As indicated in the following pages, our Energy Efficiency Education Coordinators will focus on:• Teaching science, technology, engineering, and

math (STEM) subjects in Georgia schools.• Encouraging students to teach and model energy

efficiency and conservation practices.• Building awareness around careers in the electric

utility industry.• Creating well-informed future energy purchasers.

We look forward to building a partnership with you.Thank you for sharing your time!

Sincerely, Georgia Power Energy Efficiency Education Team

Dr. ETM

Dr. Etm

Aligned with Georgia Performance Standards

Teacher’s Guide – 6Th Grade

Power uP

With dr. e tm

1303518

Conservation Tips• Turnoffelectronicswhennotinuse.• Usedaylightwhenpossible.

• Turnlightsoffwhenyouleavearoom.

• Takeshortershowers.• Keepyourrefrigeratorclosed.• Inwinter,putonasweaterorjacket

insteadofturninguptheheat.• Useaprogrammablethermostat

andsetitto78°Finsummerand68°Finwinter.

georgiapower.com/learningpower

Hello, Teachers!

Georgia Power is extremely excited to further our part-nership with your school by providing an energy education initiative cre-ated to enhance students’ learning experience in your classroom. We look forward to working with you and your students.

By joining us as our partner in the Learning Power program, featuring Dr. E and the Watt Squad, we will deliver energy efficiency messages through “in-class field trips,” using hands-on activities and Web-based learning. We hope to extend the partnership with your school through educational and career awareness events such as science nights and career fairs.

We work with the State Board of Education, educa-tors, and stakeholders to develop curriculum aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards. Activities expose students to the concepts and the importance of energy efficiency. Specifically, sixth-grade students will learn about renewable and non-renewable resources, especially solar and wind. We will examine how wind is generated by unequal heating and cooling of land and water. Students will experiment with models of wind turbines to demonstrate how electricity is generated using the kinetic energy from wind.

As indicated in the following pages, our Energy Efficiency Education Coordinators will focus on:• Teaching science, technology, engineering, and

math (STEM) subjects in Georgia schools.• Encouraging students to teach and model energy

efficiency and conservation practices.• Building awareness around careers in the electric

utility industry.• Creating well-informed future energy purchasers.

We look forward to building a partnership with you.Thank you for sharing your time!

Sincerely, Georgia Power Energy Efficiency Education Team

Dr. ETM

Dr. Etm

Students will be able to:

• Identify renewable and non-renewable resources.• Explain the role of the sun as a major source of energy on the earth.• Write and solve equations to calculate rate of change.• Describe how solar energy heats objects at different rates.• Explain how wind is generated, and how its energy is transformed. - Define kinetic energy. - Describe how wind is used to generate electricity.• List the reasons wind and solar power are good options for

electricity generation.• Explain the challenges faced by wind and solar generation today.

PART 1: ReSouRce TyPeS Identify and explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.

PART 2: SunlighT, TemPeRATuRe, And SolAR eneRgy materials: • Lamp with clear incandescent bulb • Rocks • Water • Infrared thermometer • Student Handout: Temperature Tracking Sheet • Snap Circuits® Green kits • Student Handout: Solar Meter

PART 3: Wind And elecTRiciTy geneRATion materials: • Snap Circuits® Green kits • Student Handout: Wind Generation • Video: Advanced Technology • Hair dryer

PART 4: conSeRvATion Review methods and advantages of energy conservation.

PART 5: cAReeRS Explore some career opportunities that are available at Georgia Power.

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6th Grade LessonConcepts

• RenewableandNon-RenewableResources• SunasanEnergySource• EnergyTransformation• WindEnergyandGeneration• EnergyEfficiency• CareersinEnergy

Essential Questions• Whatisthedifferencebetweenrenewable

andnon-renewableresources?• Howdoesenergyfromthesuncreatewind?• Howaresolarandwindusedtogenerate

electricity?• Whyisitimportanttouseelectricity

efficiently?

lesson language

Biomass – Plant and other renewable organic materials used for fuel.

conservation – Using less energy because of a change in your behavior, such as turning off the lights when you are not in a room.

electricity – The flow or movement of charges.

electromagnetic induction – The ability for magnets to create an electric current and the ability for currents to create an electric field.

energy – The ability to do work.

energy efficiency – Using energy and technology wisely; using less energy to provide the same level of performance, comfort, convenience, or light.

energy Transformation – A change from one form of energy to another.

Fossil Fuels – Fuels made from materials that formed hundreds of millions of years ago; fuels include coal, petroleum, and natural gas.

generation – The portion of the energy industry dedi-cated to producing electricity from a multitude of sources through many different transformation processes.

generator – A device that changes mechanical energy into electrical energy; uses motion in a magnetic field to produce an electric current.

Kinetic energy – The energy of motion (depends on mass and speed).

law of conservation of energy – Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only changed from one form to another.

non-Renewable – An energy resource that is used up much faster than it can be replaced.

Renewable – An energy source that can be continually replenished.

Rotational energy – Kinetic energy due to the rotation of an object.

Turbine – Blades that are made to rotate by the force of water, gas, steam, or wind.

georgia Performance Standards

Student activities completed during this lesson directly relate to the following georgia Performance Standards:

mcc6.RP.3 – Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.a. Make tables of equivalent ratios relating quantities with

whole-number measurements, find missing values in the tables, and plot the pairs of values on the coordinate plane. Use tables to compare ratios.

b. Solve unit rate problems including those involving unit pricing and constant speed.

mcc6.ee.2 – Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.

S6e4 – Students will understand how the distribution of land and oceans affects climate and weather.b. Relate unequal heating of land and water surfaces to

form large global wind systems and weather events such as tornados and thunderstorms.

S6e6 – Students will describe various sources of energy and their uses and conservation.a. Explain the role of the sun as the major source of energy

and its relationship to wind and water energy. b. Identify renewable and non-renewable resources.

Purpose of Activity: Demonstrate the transformation of energy from light to heat. Measure the unequal heat-ing and cooling of land and water. Calculate rate of temperature change by writing and solving equations.

Purpose of Activity: Explore the generation of wind by unequal heating and cooling of the air over land and water. Describe how temperature affects air pressure. Examine the process of generating electricity from wind. Demonstrate the trans-formation of energy from kinetic to electrical.

Energy Efficiency Tips• ReplaceincandescentlightbulbswithCFLs.

• Closeblindsorcurtainsinsummertokeep

roomscooler.• CheckSEER(SeasonalEnergyEfficiencyRatio)

ratingsonheatpumps.• BuyEnERgyStaR®appliances.

• Useprogrammablethermostats.

• thoroughlyinsulateattic.• Usecaulktoreduceairdrafts.

• Installenergy-efficientwindows.

• RequestahomeenergyauditfromgeorgiaPower.

• Replacethresholdsthatdon’tfittighttodoors.

• addstormdoorstohouse.

Students will be able to:

• Identify renewable and non-renewable resources.• Explain the role of the sun as a major source of energy on the earth.• Write and solve equations to calculate rate of change.• Describe how solar energy heats objects at different rates.• Explain how wind is generated, and how its energy is transformed. - Define kinetic energy. - Describe how wind is used to generate electricity.• List the reasons wind and solar power are good options for

electricity generation.• Explain the challenges faced by wind and solar generation today.

PART 1: ReSouRce TyPeS Identify and explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.

PART 2: SunlighT, TemPeRATuRe, And SolAR eneRgy materials: • Lamp with clear incandescent bulb • Rocks • Water • Infrared thermometer • Student Handout: Temperature Tracking Sheet • Snap Circuits® Green kits • Student Handout: Solar Meter

PART 3: Wind And elecTRiciTy geneRATion materials: • Snap Circuits® Green kits • Student Handout: Wind Generation • Video: Advanced Technology • Hair dryer

PART 4: conSeRvATion Review methods and advantages of energy conservation.

PART 5: cAReeRS Explore some career opportunities that are available at Georgia Power.

leSSon oBJecTiveS

inSTRucTion

georgia Power’s learning Power

6th Grade LessonConcepts

• RenewableandNon-RenewableResources• SunasanEnergySource• EnergyTransformation• WindEnergyandGeneration• EnergyEfficiency• CareersinEnergy

Essential Questions• Whatisthedifferencebetweenrenewable

andnon-renewableresources?• Howdoesenergyfromthesuncreatewind?• Howaresolarandwindusedtogenerate

electricity?• Whyisitimportanttouseelectricity

efficiently?

lesson language

Biomass – Plant and other renewable organic materials used for fuel.

conservation – Using less energy because of a change in your behavior, such as turning off the lights when you are not in a room.

electricity – The flow or movement of charges.

electromagnetic induction – The ability for magnets to create an electric current and the ability for currents to create an electric field.

energy – The ability to do work.

energy efficiency – Using energy and technology wisely; using less energy to provide the same level of performance, comfort, convenience, or light.

energy Transformation – A change from one form of energy to another.

Fossil Fuels – Fuels made from materials that formed hundreds of millions of years ago; fuels include coal, petroleum, and natural gas.

generation – The portion of the energy industry dedi-cated to producing electricity from a multitude of sources through many different transformation processes.

generator – A device that changes mechanical energy into electrical energy; uses motion in a magnetic field to produce an electric current.

Kinetic energy – The energy of motion (depends on mass and speed).

law of conservation of energy – Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only changed from one form to another.

non-Renewable – An energy resource that is used up much faster than it can be replaced.

Renewable – An energy source that can be continually replenished.

Rotational energy – Kinetic energy due to the rotation of an object.

Turbine – Blades that are made to rotate by the force of water, gas, steam, or wind.

georgia Performance Standards

Student activities completed during this lesson directly relate to the following georgia Performance Standards:

mcc6.RP.3 – Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.a. Make tables of equivalent ratios relating quantities with

whole-number measurements, find missing values in the tables, and plot the pairs of values on the coordinate plane. Use tables to compare ratios.

b. Solve unit rate problems including those involving unit pricing and constant speed.

mcc6.ee.2 – Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.

S6e4 – Students will understand how the distribution of land and oceans affects climate and weather.b. Relate unequal heating of land and water surfaces to

form large global wind systems and weather events such as tornados and thunderstorms.

S6e6 – Students will describe various sources of energy and their uses and conservation.a. Explain the role of the sun as the major source of energy

and its relationship to wind and water energy. b. Identify renewable and non-renewable resources.

Purpose of Activity: Demonstrate the transformation of energy from light to heat. Measure the unequal heat-ing and cooling of land and water. Calculate rate of temperature change by writing and solving equations.

Purpose of Activity: Explore the generation of wind by unequal heating and cooling of the air over land and water. Describe how temperature affects air pressure. Examine the process of generating electricity from wind. Demonstrate the trans-formation of energy from kinetic to electrical.

Energy Efficiency Tips• ReplaceincandescentlightbulbswithCFLs.

• Closeblindsorcurtainsinsummertokeep

roomscooler.• CheckSEER(SeasonalEnergyEfficiencyRatio)

ratingsonheatpumps.• BuyEnERgyStaR®appliances.

• Useprogrammablethermostats.

• thoroughlyinsulateattic.• Usecaulktoreduceairdrafts.

• Installenergy-efficientwindows.

• RequestahomeenergyauditfromgeorgiaPower.

• Replacethresholdsthatdon’tfittighttodoors.

• addstormdoorstohouse.

Students will be able to:

• Identify renewable and non-renewable resources.• Explain the role of the sun as a major source of energy on the earth.• Write and solve equations to calculate rate of change.• Describe how solar energy heats objects at different rates.• Explain how wind is generated, and how its energy is transformed. - Define kinetic energy. - Describe how wind is used to generate electricity.• List the reasons wind and solar power are good options for

electricity generation.• Explain the challenges faced by wind and solar generation today.

PART 1: ReSouRce TyPeS Identify and explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.

PART 2: SunlighT, TemPeRATuRe, And SolAR eneRgy materials: • Lamp with clear incandescent bulb • Rocks • Water • Infrared thermometer • Student Handout: Temperature Tracking Sheet • Snap Circuits® Green kits • Student Handout: Solar Meter

PART 3: Wind And elecTRiciTy geneRATion materials: • Snap Circuits® Green kits • Student Handout: Wind Generation • Video: Advanced Technology • Hair dryer

PART 4: conSeRvATion Review methods and advantages of energy conservation.

PART 5: cAReeRS Explore some career opportunities that are available at Georgia Power.

leSSon oBJecTiveS

inSTRucTion

georgia Power’s learning Power

6th Grade LessonConcepts

• RenewableandNon-RenewableResources• SunasanEnergySource• EnergyTransformation• WindEnergyandGeneration• EnergyEfficiency• CareersinEnergy

Essential Questions• Whatisthedifferencebetweenrenewable

andnon-renewableresources?• Howdoesenergyfromthesuncreatewind?• Howaresolarandwindusedtogenerate

electricity?• Whyisitimportanttouseelectricity

efficiently?

lesson language

Biomass – Plant and other renewable organic materials used for fuel.

conservation – Using less energy because of a change in your behavior, such as turning off the lights when you are not in a room.

electricity – The flow or movement of charges.

electromagnetic induction – The ability for magnets to create an electric current and the ability for currents to create an electric field.

energy – The ability to do work.

energy efficiency – Using energy and technology wisely; using less energy to provide the same level of performance, comfort, convenience, or light.

energy Transformation – A change from one form of energy to another.

Fossil Fuels – Fuels made from materials that formed hundreds of millions of years ago; fuels include coal, petroleum, and natural gas.

generation – The portion of the energy industry dedi-cated to producing electricity from a multitude of sources through many different transformation processes.

generator – A device that changes mechanical energy into electrical energy; uses motion in a magnetic field to produce an electric current.

Kinetic energy – The energy of motion (depends on mass and speed).

law of conservation of energy – Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only changed from one form to another.

non-Renewable – An energy resource that is used up much faster than it can be replaced.

Renewable – An energy source that can be continually replenished.

Rotational energy – Kinetic energy due to the rotation of an object.

Turbine – Blades that are made to rotate by the force of water, gas, steam, or wind.

georgia Performance Standards

Student activities completed during this lesson directly relate to the following georgia Performance Standards:

mcc6.RP.3 – Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.a. Make tables of equivalent ratios relating quantities with

whole-number measurements, find missing values in the tables, and plot the pairs of values on the coordinate plane. Use tables to compare ratios.

b. Solve unit rate problems including those involving unit pricing and constant speed.

mcc6.ee.2 – Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.

S6e4 – Students will understand how the distribution of land and oceans affects climate and weather.b. Relate unequal heating of land and water surfaces to

form large global wind systems and weather events such as tornados and thunderstorms.

S6e6 – Students will describe various sources of energy and their uses and conservation.a. Explain the role of the sun as the major source of energy

and its relationship to wind and water energy. b. Identify renewable and non-renewable resources.

Purpose of Activity: Demonstrate the transformation of energy from light to heat. Measure the unequal heat-ing and cooling of land and water. Calculate rate of temperature change by writing and solving equations.

Purpose of Activity: Explore the generation of wind by unequal heating and cooling of the air over land and water. Describe how temperature affects air pressure. Examine the process of generating electricity from wind. Demonstrate the trans-formation of energy from kinetic to electrical.

Energy Efficiency Tips• ReplaceincandescentlightbulbswithCFLs.

• Closeblindsorcurtainsinsummertokeep

roomscooler.• CheckSEER(SeasonalEnergyEfficiencyRatio)

ratingsonheatpumps.• BuyEnERgyStaR®appliances.

• Useprogrammablethermostats.

• thoroughlyinsulateattic.• Usecaulktoreduceairdrafts.

• Installenergy-efficientwindows.

• RequestahomeenergyauditfromgeorgiaPower.

• Replacethresholdsthatdon’tfittighttodoors.

• addstormdoorstohouse.

Aligned with Georgia Performance Standards

Teacher’s Guide – 6Th Grade

Power uP

With dr. e tm

1303518

Conservation Tips• Turnoffelectronicswhennotinuse.• Usedaylightwhenpossible.

• Turnlightsoffwhenyouleavearoom.

• Takeshortershowers.• Keepyourrefrigeratorclosed.• Inwinter,putonasweaterorjacket

insteadofturninguptheheat.• Useaprogrammablethermostat

andsetitto78°Finsummerand68°Finwinter.

georgiapower.com/learningpower

Hello, Teachers!

Georgia Power is extremely excited to further our part-nership with your school by providing an energy education initiative cre-ated to enhance students’ learning experience in your classroom. We look forward to working with you and your students.

By joining us as our partner in the Learning Power program, featuring Dr. E and the Watt Squad, we will deliver energy efficiency messages through “in-class field trips,” using hands-on activities and Web-based learning. We hope to extend the partnership with your school through educational and career awareness events such as science nights and career fairs.

We work with the State Board of Education, educa-tors, and stakeholders to develop curriculum aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards. Activities expose students to the concepts and the importance of energy efficiency. Specifically, sixth-grade students will learn about renewable and non-renewable resources, especially solar and wind. We will examine how wind is generated by unequal heating and cooling of land and water. Students will experiment with models of wind turbines to demonstrate how electricity is generated using the kinetic energy from wind.

As indicated in the following pages, our Energy Efficiency Education Coordinators will focus on:• Teaching science, technology, engineering, and

math (STEM) subjects in Georgia schools.• Encouraging students to teach and model energy

efficiency and conservation practices.• Building awareness around careers in the electric

utility industry.• Creating well-informed future energy purchasers.

We look forward to building a partnership with you.Thank you for sharing your time!

Sincerely, Georgia Power Energy Efficiency Education Team

Dr. ETM

Dr. Etm