Green Technology Curriculum
STEM Education
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A World of Improvement . . . GTC INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL BLENDED LEARNING PROGRAM.
Green Construction. Renewable Energy. Environmental Protection. intelitek’ Green Technology Curriculum (GTC) is an excellent introductory program for middle schools and high schools to inspire greater student awareness of the concepts, applications and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). With the relevant topic of green technology combined with contextualized project-based learning (PBL), GTC fosters deeper appreciation for STEM and its connection to real world issues. Students are exposed to viable 21st-century careers in the green economy and presented with a pathway to further educational opportunities in science, technology and engineering. With classroom-friendly hardware and interactive e-learning curriculum, students reinforce concepts learned with authentic tasks related to green technologies, including alternative energy, green construction and transportation. Activities and assessments enable students to develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills that will serve as a foundation for success in secondary and postsecondary education. p
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The following items (one of each) are supplied per GTC program purchased:
Learnmate® GTC content (75 hours*) - lab license for 10, 20 or 30 computers E-learning courses include: Introduction to Green Technology Alternative Energy Green Transportation Green Construction Resource Conservation
1 GTC instructor’s guide 1 Dynamo kinetic flashlight 1 H-Racer & hydrogen refueling station kit 1 Distillation test assembly 2 Graduated cylinder, 25 ml glass 1 Conservation of Natural Resources 5-pack CD 1 Battery, 9 volt 12 Batteries, AA 12 Batteries, D
3 Screwdriver, phillips 1 Micro-electrolysis apparatus 12 Jars, quart with lid 1 Salt 4 Chalk - white 12-ct box 1 Toothpicks (box) 1 Matches, wooden (box) 1 Vinegar, white, 1 gal 1 Bromthymol, blue, 100 ml bottle 1 Sodium sulfate, 120 ml bottle
*All hours are approximate and will depend on class structure and teaching strategies.
The following items (one of each) are supplied for two students and one instructor: Courses are delivered on-line through LearnMate®, accessible anywhere, anytime. Classroom-friendly hardware activities reinforce concepts learned. Through LearnMate, essential resources are provided for both students and teachers. Rich curriculum with videos, animations, simulations and activities help develop and reinforce comprehension. Interactive scenarios enable students to connect concepts to relevant issues and applications. Each screen provides one-click access to glossaries and help files. Instructors have instant access to handouts, tips and detailed activity instructions. The self-paced curriculum allows teachers to focus on those students who need help without disrupting the flow of the class. Online assessments provide reports that identify skills gaps, enabling focused and comprehensive instruction.
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1 Renewable energy educational set, including: Wind turbine kit Solar photovoltaic panel Electrolyzer PEM fuel cell Hydrogen storage system
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Renewable energy monitor Timer, mechanical Beaker, 250ml Utility Lamp Container, flip-top storage Fan, 12” electric World’s simplest motor
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Recycling wheel Protractor Bimetal thermometer Goggles, chemical splash Ruler, 12” metal Soil test kit Sunpower house
GTC (Green Technology Curriculum) Course Descriptions
Introduction to Green Technology
Alternative Energy
Introduction to Green Technology considers why research in sustainable and alternative energies is so important today. The threats to human and environmental health posed by fossil fuel consumption are explored. Introduction to Green Technology lays the foundation for further study in the subsequent courses in the GTC series.
Alternative Energy explores scientific advances that are making alternative energy more affordable and efficient. Students discover how alternative resources such as solar, wind, nuclear and hydropower are used to produce energy. Relevant activities demonstrate how turbines generate electricity from renewable energy sources, such as moving air and water. Science and math objectives are addressed as students participate in activities such as calculating their own home’s electricity needs and designing a solar energy system based on those needs.
Course Outline Lesson 1: Natural Resources and Environmentalism Lesson 2: Pollution and its Effects Lesson 3: Sustainable and Unsustainable Energy; Fossil Fuels Lesson 4: The Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change Lesson 5: Efficiency and Alternative Energy
Course Outline Lesson 1: Introduction to Energy Lesson 2: Energy Types and Electricity Lesson 3: Energy, the Environment, and Hydropower Lesson 4: Geothermal Energy Lesson 5: Wind Energy Lesson 6: Solar Energy and Career Connections Lesson 7: Solar Power and You Lesson 8: Nuclear Energy Lesson 9: Other Types of Alternative Energy
Green Transportation
Green Construction
Resource Conservation
In the Green Transportation course, students learn about hybrid vehicles and vehicles powered by green fuel sources including hydrogen, electricity, and ethanol. Students conduct activities such as an electrolysis experiment that separates hydrogen from water. They also learn steps they can take now to reduce fuel consumption.
This course explores methods of construction and design used to create self-sustaining, energy-efficient structures. Students explore design strategies and technologies used for retrofitting a home to meet green concerns, as well as ways to design and construct a green home from the ground up. Students are introduced to passive solar heating and cooling systems, water temperature management, and various technologies that can harvest electricity for direct use. Additionally, students will investigate Energy Star, ecological building, and numerous careers in the green construction field.
Resource Conservation investigates natural resources and how they are used in industry, agriculture and everyday life. It addresses our degree of dependence on the environment, and ways to protect the resources we harvest. Students acquire an understanding of how technology and science play important roles in conserving, preserving, recycling and monitoring the health of the environment; assisting in the proper disposal of waste; and how to wisely use natural resources for the benefit of all.
Course Outline Lesson 1: The History of Transportation Lesson 2: Drilling and Refining Oil and the Internal Combustion Engine Lesson 3: Hydrogen and Electrolysis Lesson 4: Hydrogen Experiment and Electric Vehicles Lesson 5: Hybrid Vehicles Lesson 6: Transmissions and Hybrid Disadvantages Lesson 7: Alternative Fuels Lesson 8: Solar and Wind Energy in Transportation Lesson 9: Ways to Reduce Fuel Consumption Now
Course Outline: Lesson 1: Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Green Construction Lesson 2: Solar Home Planning Lesson 3: Shading Lesson 4: Glazing Lesson 5: Thermal Mass Lesson 6: Insulation Lesson 7: Integrated Passive Solar and Passive Solar Cooling Lesson 8: More Ways to Harvest Energy Lesson 9: Designing to Conserve Water
Course Outline Lesson 1: Natural and Renewable Resources Lesson 2: Nonrenewable Resources Lesson 3: Conservation in Industry Lesson 4: Conservation in Manufacturing Lesson 5: Waste Lesson 6: Soil Conservation Lesson 7: Water Conservation Lesson 8: Ecosystems Lesson 9: Wildlife Lesson 10: Conservation as a Community Effort
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About intelitek Our Mission intelitek’s mission is to improve student outcomes in education by transforming the classroom for schools, colleges, universities and industrial training. Through our proven innovations in curriculum, lab equipment, classroom management technology, assessments, professional development and teacher training, intelitek seeks to engage students, empower instructors and support administrators in the quest to equip learners of all types with relevant skills. intelitek is committed to putting the best technology in the hands of educators to prepare a wider range of students with career- and college-ready skills and the desire to use such skills to improve the world around them.
Our Programs From Mathematics to Mechatronics, Engineering to Agriculture, intelitek has a program to fit your STEM education needs. Built on the power of the LearnMate® e-learning platform, intelitek’s blended-learning programs deliver comprehensive, standards-based instruction via hands-on activities and compelling online curriculum. At intelitek, we provide far more than lab equipment and curriculum. Each program we implement is a partnership fully backed by our sustained support and professional development. Everything we provide is for the purpose of an improved educational outcome for all those invested in education, from students and parents to teachers and administrators. For more information, contact intelitek or visit www.intelitek.com.
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