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This resource consists of a set of annotated images illustrating each phase of hydroelectric power generation. The virtual tour begins as water from a reservoir flows through a large pipe at the bottom of the dam and acts to power a giant turbine. The images clearly depict two types of energy transformation: 1) Gravitational potential energy transforms to mechanical energy when rushing water turns the turbine, and 2) Mechanical energy is transformed to electrical energy by the excitation of electrons within magnets in the turbine shaft The tour concludes with images depicting the transmission and distribution of the newly-generated electricity. Images may also be viewed as flash videos.
Please note that this resource requires Flash. Editor's Note: The reading level of the text information is Grade 10, but the resource can be easily adapted for middle school. This website is sponsored in part by the U.S. Department of Energy.
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)3. The Nature of Technology
3B. Design and Systems
3C. Issues in Technology
4. The Physical Setting
4E. Energy Transformations
4G. Forces of Nature
8. The Designed World
8C. Energy Sources and Use
11. Common Themes
11A. Systems
This resource is part of 2 Physics Front Topical Units.
Topic: Conservation of Energy
Unit Title: Energy Forms and Sources This virtual tour begins as water from a reservoir flows through a large pipe at the bottom of a dam and acts to power a giant turbine. Students can see how energy is transformed mechanical to electrical by the excitation of electrons within magnets inside the turbine shaft. This activity would be great teamed with the project above on building a water-powered generator. Link to Unit:
Topic: Conservation of Energy
Unit Title: Energy Transformation This virtual tour begins as water from a reservoir flows through a large pipe at the bottom of a dam and acts to power a giant turbine. Students can see two types of energy transformation: 1) Gravitational Potential Energy transforms to Mechanical Energy when rushing water turns the turbine, and 2) Mechanical Energy is transformed to Electrical Energy by the excitation of electrons within magnets in the turbine shaft. Link to Unit:
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