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K–12 Standards

Fundamentals of Energy

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Apply safety principles, practice, philosophy, and guidelines to the work environment.STS.HS.16.1

  • a

    Complete applicable safety assessment with 100% accuracy.STS.HS.16.1.a

  • b

    Employ appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in the lab setting.STS.HS.16.1.b

  • c

    Employ eye protection in compliance with Neb. Rev. Statute 79–715. STS.HS.16.1.c

  • d

    Employ the safe application of tools and machines.STS.HS.16.1.d

  • e

    Explain the main hazards that are possible in the lab setting.STS.HS.16.1.e

  • f

    Demonstrate proper handling and storing of materials.STS.HS.16.1.f

Determine career opportunities in the energy field.STS.HS.16.2

  • a

    Identify opportunities and employment trends in various energy sectors.STS.HS.16.2.a

  • b

    Identify the training, education, certification, and licensing requirements for energy occupation choices.STS.HS.16.2.b

  • c

    Identify the responsibilities of professionals in the energy industry.STS.HS.16.2.c

Summarize the history of energy generation and distribution.STS.HS.16.3

  • a

    Summarize the history of electric power generation and distribution.STS.HS.16.3.a

  • b

    Summarize the history of fluid and liquid fuel production and distribution.STS.HS.16.3.b

  • c

    Identify emerging trends in energy generation and distribution.STS.HS.16.3.c

Identify legal and societal influences affecting energy production and distribution. STS.HS.16.4

  • a

    Identify the legal factors that impact the production and distribution of energy.STS.HS.16.4.a

  • b

    Identify the impact society has on energy production and distribution.STS.HS.16.4.b

  • c

    Identify the design and project creation process for energy production and distribution.STS.HS.16.4.c

Classify the types of energy and their uses.STS.HS.16.5

  • a

    Identify the seven forms of energy.STS.HS.16.5.a

  • b

    Recognize energy transformations in various settings.STS.HS.16.5.b

  • c

    Recognize renewable and non-renewable energy sources.STS.HS.16.5.c

  • d

    Identify the law of conservation of energy.STS.HS.16.5.d

Appraise energy storage and distribution methods.STS.HS.16.6

  • a

    Summarize the components of an energy delivery system.STS.HS.16.6.a

  • b

    Identify key pieces of equipment used in the distribution and storage of fluid fuels and electrical power.STS.HS.16.6.b

  • c

    Compare centralized power generation to distributed generation.STS.HS.16.6.c

Apply units of measure used in the evaluation of energy production and delivery.STS.HS.16.7

  • a

    Calculate equations using Ohm's Law. STS.HS.16.7.a

  • b

    Calculate equations using thermal energy formulas.STS.HS.16.7.b

Produce an energy-related product or structure.STS.HS.16.8

  • a

    Generate sketches and plans for an energy-related product or structure.STS.HS.16.8.a

  • b

    Determine structural requirements, specifications, and estimate costs of structures.STS.HS.16.8.b

  • c

    Execute plans for construction of energy related products or structures.STS.HS.16.8.c

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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