Energy Production

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1 - Energy Sources Overview

• I can list the top 6 most common sources in the global energy supply and general % of total
  
• I can describe the different ways (sectors) that energy is used for
  
• I can distinguish between primary and secondary energy sources
  
• I can define power as a rate of energy usage in terms of watts
  
• I can calculate the efficiency as the percentage of useful energy of the total 
  
• I can interpret energy flow from a Sankey Diagram
  
• I can define specific energy and energy density with proper units
  
• I can use specific energy to calculate the amount of fuel needed for a given amount of power
  

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2 - Nuclear Power

• I can describe the chain reaction that occurs to support a self-sustaining fission reactor
  
• I can describe the concentration of U-235 as a sample is enriched into fuel-grade uranium
  
• I can outline the process of enriching uranium
  
• I can explain how a nuclear reactor transforms the energy of a fission reaction into electricity
  
• I can describe the role of the moderator and control rods in a nuclear reactor
  
• I can discuss the challenges of disposing of nuclear waste
  

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3 - The Renewables

• I can list examples of energy sources that are considered renewable
  
• I can list examples of energy sources that are known carbon dioxide emitters
  
• I can calculate the power produced by a wind turbine
  
• I can compare the different styles of solar power and what each is used for 
  
• I can calculate the power from a solar panel from the panel area and solar intensity
  
• I can describe the factors that affect the solar intensity in different locations on Earth
  
• I can outline the operation of a hydropower generator
  
• I can explain how a hydropower plant can incorporate pumped storage to store energy
  
• I can list challenges that are facing a future of renewable energy
  

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4 - Thermal Energy Transfer

• I can provide examples of conduction, convection, and radiation
  
• I can define black-body radiation in terms of absorption and emission of light
  
• I can describe an object based on its emissivity
  
• I can calculate the power emitted by a black body radiation using the Stefan-Boltzmann Law
  
• I can describe the shape of the emission spectra in terms of radiation wavelength
  
• I can mathematically relate peak wavelength and temperature using Wien’s displacement law
  

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5 - Radiation from the Sun

• I can define intensity with proper units
  
• I can describe how intensity changes according to the surface area of a sphere
  
• I can derive the Solar Constant from the sun’s power and distance from earth
  
• I can calculate the average solar intensity on earth from the solar constant and earth’s radius
  
• I can compare the properties of albedo and emissivity
  
• I can list the gases that have the largest impact on the greenhouse effect
  

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6 - Climate Change

• I can describe the greenhouse effect as absorption and re-emission of thermal energy
• I can describe the concept of thermal equilibrium and how it pertains to earth
• I can recognize trends in the climate model based on different factors
• I can describe the long term and seasonal trends in the carbon dioxide concentration
• I can list examples of positive and negative feedback loops in terms of the climate discussion
• I can engage in an evidence-based conversation about climate change

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