Unit 3: Electricity Generation and Coal Conservation

Lesson 1: Course Welcome
 2 Topics
1a. Terms to Know
1b. Test Your Knowledge
Lesson 2: Electricity Generation Choices
 15 Topics
2a. Forms of Energy
2b. Energy Conversion
2c. Energy Conversion: Interactive
2d. Electricity Generation: Considerations & Options
2e. Hydroelectric Power
2f. Natural Gas
2g. Wind
2h. Solar
2i. Nuclear
2j. Lignite
2k. United States Electricity Generation
2l. Test Your Knowledge
2m. Types of Generation
2n. Understanding the Electrical Grid
2o. The Importance of Coal-Based Electricity
Lesson 3: Producing Electricity
 4 Topics
3a. Coal Conversion and Electricity Generation Video
3b. Power Plant Photo Gallery
3c. Connecting Power Plants to the Grid
3d. Meeting Energy Needs
Lesson 4: Transmission – Transporting Electricity by Wire
 15 Topics
4a. Terms to Know
4b. Test Your Knowledge
4c. The War of the Currents: Tesla vs. Edison
4d. Electrical Transmission Overview
4e. Electrical Grid Hotspot
4f. Test Your Knowledge
4g. Development of North Dakota’s Electrical Grid
4h. United States High Voltage Electrical Grid
4i. Types of Power Lines
4j. Cost of Expanding the Grid
4k. Voltage
4l. Pros and Cons of the Connected Electrical Grid
4m. Meeting Daily Electricity Demand
4n. Regulations
4o. Energy Markets
Lesson 5: Activity – Transmission Line Siting
 20 Topics
5a. Transmission Line Activity
5b. Supplies
5c. Trim Handout A
5d. Join Handout A to Handout B
5e. Distance Between Substations
5f. Rules and Regulations
5g. Prohibited Areas
5h. Water and Wetlands
5i. Rural Homes
5j. City Limits
5k. Plan the Transmission Line Route
5l. Mark Tower Locations
5m. Supplies
5n. Substation Construction
5o. Tower Construction
5p. Tower Construction, cont’d
5q. Cross Arm Construction
5r. Power Line Construction
5s. Calculate the Cost
5t. Conclusion
Lesson 6: Activity – Megawatt Mansion
 20 Topics
6a. Welcome
6b. Terms to Know
6c. Test Your Knowledge
6d. How Many Watts?
6e. Cost of Electricity
6f. Welcome to MegaWatt Mansion
6g. Pre-Arrival Checklist
6h. Friday Evening
6i. Saturday’s Breakfast
6j. Breakfast Dishes
6k. Saturday’s Dinner
6l. Dinner Dishes
6m. Saturday Evening
6n. Sunday Breakfast
6o. Breakfast Dishes – again
6p. Sunday Evening
6q. Monday Morning
6r. MegaWatt Mansion Bill Calculator
6s. MegaWatt Mansion Itemized Bill
6t. Goodbye, MegaWatt Mansion
Lesson 7: Synfuel Production from Lignite Coal
 8 Topics
7a. Test Your Knowledge
7b. Video
7c. History of the Dakota Synfuels Gasification Plant
7d. Gasification Infographic
7e. Process Flow
7f. Gasification Products
7g. Health, Safety and the Environment
7h. Careers
Lesson 8. Additional Resources and Activities
 1 Topic
Printable Activities and Resources
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Unit 3: Electricity Generation and Coal Conservation Lesson 1: Course Welcome 1a. Terms to Know

1a. Terms to Know

Unit 3: Electricity Generation and Coal Conservation Lesson 1: Course Welcome 1a. Terms to Know

Electricity

Flow of tiny particles with negative and positive charges

Energy

The capacity to do work

Transmission

Movement of electricity from a power plant to a consumer

Kinetic Energy

The energy of motion

Potential Energy

Stored Energy

Electrical Grid

System of power plants and electrical consumers connected by transmission lines

Base Demand

The minimum amount of electricity required by consumers on an electrical grid

Peak Demand

The maximum amount of electricity required by consumers on an electrical grid

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