1. Technology What type of technologies did you use today? The practical use of knowledge to extend ones abilities, to satisfy ones needs and wants, and to solve problems. 6 th Grade

2. Energy The capacity or ability to do work. Name some ways we can create energy!!!!

3. 6 th Grade Power A measure of work done over a certain period of time when energy is converted from one form to another or transferred from one place to another. When driving a car. What type of power is the car using? It converts what to what?

4. 6 th Grade Turbine A disk or wheel that changes the energy of moving gases or liquids into rotary motion Is this invention new or old technology? What turns a turbine?

5. Design Process Why should people bother to use a process to design something? A careful and well thought out means of solving a problem by working through a number of steps. 6 th Grade

6. Design Process Steps 1.Identify the Problem 2.Explore ideas and Information 3.Select the Best Ideas 4.Test the idea 5.Evaluate the Test Results If you are not pleased with the evaluation or test results. What should you do?

7. 6 th Grade Voltage The pressure needed to push electricity through a circuit. With your windmills you need to create at least.25 volts. A normal household outlet is rated for how many volts?

8. 6 th Grade Amperage The amount of electrons flowing through an electrical circuit. A measure of electrical power. The general rule of thumb for homeowners is the higher the amperage, the more an appliance will cost to run. What blows in a circuit if it malfunctions? What are they rated on?

9. 6 th Grade Wattage A measure of electric power; calculated by multiplying the amperes used times the voltage of the circuit. How much is your parents electric bill? How many Kilowatts of power do they use each month?

10. 6 th Grade Electric Generator A machine that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. The round silver metal part that attaches to your windmills. What turns the Electric Generator? Also what makes the. Turn? Desktop\6th Grade\Generators.ppt

11. 6 th Grade Alternative energy - Energy Source other than fossil Fuels. Renewable – Term used to describe something that can be replaced. What is your opinion on our energy crisis? Is alternative energy the answer? Alternative energy

12. 6 th Grade What is causing global warming? How do we solve these problems? The study of how things interact with the environment!!!!!!!!! Ecology Video Part 1Video Part 2