energy capture

energy capture

For our most recent we had to create a machine that uses a natural source of energy to make electrical energy. When I asked if I could force my hamster to run on a wheel for all eternity our teacher said no. Apparently, humans and animals aren’t a natural source of energy. Which is silly, but I don’t make the rules. So just like almost everyone else in the class we created a waterwheel!

Collaboratively and individually plan, select, and use appropriate investigation methods, including fieldwork and lab experiments, to collect reliable data (qualitative and quantitative)

Morgan and I used fieldwork by testing our machine out by the stream. With that, we collected data that showed that our machine works. We also collaborated on the design of the machine and the building of it as well.

Assess risks and address ethical, cultural, and/or environmental issues associated with their proposed methods and those of others.

The reason we started this project is that we wanted to learn about clean energy. There are many forms of energy that are bad for the environment and what with the current climate change talk that’s been happening it’s really good to find other methods of energy.

Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent with evidence.

After a lot of research into the different types of energy and energy conversion. Morgan and I were able to design a waterwheel that could produce energy. Although our waterwheel wasn’t built for the stream we tested it in, we still implemented the science concepts we learned to build the machine.

Experience and interpret the local environment.

I’ve lived by the stream at cove cliff my whole life and it’s been a place to play and swim for as long as I can remember. It was really cool to learn about how that stream can be used to create energy.

 

Overall Morgan and I are very proud of the product we created. Our video had some very good humour and we learned a lot about energy conversion. Anyways thanks for checking in, I’m still in school.

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