Solving Energy Problems
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The culminating energy project is introduced and the technical problem solving process is applied to get students started on the project. By the end of the class, students should have a good perspective on what they have already learned and what they still need to learn to complete the project.
Scientists, engineers and people around the world problem solve every day to work out solutions to all sorts of challenges. Using a systematic and iterative procedure to solve problems is efficient and provides a logical flow of knowledge and progress.
After this activity, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the technological method of problem solving, and be able to apply the method to a real-life problem.