College of Science and Mathematics Teaching Physics with

College of Science and Mathematics Teaching Physics with Sustainable Energies via Digital Technologies David Rosengrant Assistant Professor of Physics Education Matthew Laposata Associate Professor of Environmental Science Kennesaw State University SACS-AAPT October 23 rd, 2010

College of Science and Mathematics Goal of the Project • Main goal is to use “housing” as a vehicle to increase interest science • Promotes sustainability for a more engaged citizenry • One stop shop for curricular materials on sustainable housing • Provides “fundamental concepts” of science

College of Science and Mathematics Target Audience • All branches of science can benefit from the site • Range of grades – Introductory College to Upper Elementary • Can be used for students to learn material or teachers to refresh their knowledge

College of Science and Mathematics Website • Coming next month! • http: //ihome 21. kennesaw. edu

College of Science and Mathematics What is on the site: • Science Content • Curricular Activities • Uses existing online resources – Environmental Science Activities for the 21 st Century (ESA 21) – http: //esa 21. kennesaw. edu/ • Videos (partnership with howstuffworks. com and Horizon Fuel Cells)

College of Science and Mathematics Main Modules • • • PV Cells / Solar Energy Insulation / Thermodynamics Water Conservation Earth Aquatic Systems Waters Unique Properties

College of Science and Mathematics PV In-depth • Introduction • Early Ways to Harness Light – Mirrors and Lenses – Magnifying glasses to focus light – Origin of Olympic Torch – Legendary Archimedes Death Ray • Early Home Applications of Solar Power – Roman bath houses – Anasazi tribes

College of Science and Mathematics PV In-depth - continued • Southern Exposure • Solar Cookers • Early Solar Cells – Becquerel & Photoelectric effect – Adams and Days’ Selenium Glass Tube – Fritt’s Selenium Wafer • Photoelectric Effect

College of Science and Mathematics PV In-depth - continued • Solar Cells in the 1950 s – Dawning of a new era – Hefty price tag – Sputnik • N on P cells – How they work – Vanguard I – Papago Indian Reservation

College of Science and Mathematics PV In-depth - continued • Early Solar Vehicles – Solar Challenger – Gossamer Penguin – The Quiet Achiever • Solar Furnaces

College of Science and Mathematics PV In-depth - Final • Solar Power Plants – Mirrors not cells – Solar One – Kramer Junction • Electromagnetic Induction

College of Science and Mathematics PV Activities • Online Lab for Electromagnetic Induction – Utilizes Phet Simulations • Video Lab of Lens/Mirrors – Utilities www. paer. rutgers. edu/pt 3 physics education websites

College of Science and Mathematics PV Activities • Video Lab of Solar Cells – Partnership with Horizon Fuel Cells to videotape some of their experiments to put on their instructional CD

College of Science and Mathematics Outreach • Professional Development Workshops – Worked with North West Georgia Math Science Partnership • 30 8 th grade teachers already • 45 6 th grade teachers in January • Classes at Kennesaw State University – Working with Pre-service teachers – Introductory science course

College of Science and Mathematics More then Just Science • • • History World Politics World Cultures Economics Religion

College of Science and Mathematics Future Work? • Virtual Solar House • Virtual tours/lessons of current LEED certified Houses – Cadmus Construction • Sustainable buildings – Schools – Sport Complexes

College of Science and Mathematics Thank you to key groups: http: //www. howstuffworks. com/ Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies