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K–12 Standards

Sustainable Energy

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Apply safety principles, practice, philosophy, and guidelines to the work environment.STS.HS.31.1

  • a

    Complete applicable safety assessment with 100% accuracy.STS.HS.31.1.a

  • b

    Employ appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in the lab setting. STS.HS.31.1.b

  • c

    Employ eye protection in compliance with Neb. Rev. Statute 79–715. STS.HS.31.1.c

  • d

    Employ the safe application of tools and machines.STS.HS.31.1.d

  • e

    Explain the main hazards that are possible in the lab setting.STS.HS.31.1.e

  • f

    Demonstrate proper handling and storing of materials. STS.HS.31.1.f

Identify career opportunities in the sustainable energy field.STS.HS.31.2

  • a

    Identify the responsibilities of professionals in the sustainable energy industry.STS.HS.31.2.a

  • b

    Identify opportunities and employment trends in various sustainable energy sectors.STS.HS.31.2.b

  • c

    Identify the training, education, certification, and licensing requirements for occupation choices within sustainable energy.STS.HS.31.2.c

Explain societal topics concerning sustainable energy.STS.HS.31.3

  • a

    Summarize energy systems’ relation to the conservation and interaction of energy and matter.STS.HS.31.3.a

  • b

    Explain the responsibilities and considerations involved in making decisions in the energy industry.STS.HS.31.3.b

  • c

    Explain the economic and political ramifications of the energy industry.STS.HS.31.3.c

Identify the various types of energy and their uses.STS.HS.31.4

  • a

    Explain the characteristics of wind as an energy source.STS.HS.31.4.a

  • b

    Explain how solar energy may be used as an alternative energy source.STS.HS.31.4.b

  • c

    Explain how geothermal energy can be used as a form of energy.STS.HS.31.4.c

  • d

    Explain how biomass is used as an alternative form of energy.STS.HS.31.4.d

  • e

    Explain how water may be used in energy production.STS.HS.31.4.e

Determine the materials, tools, and equipment needed to manufacture a sustainable energy product.STS.HS.31.5

  • a

    Determine types of materials, fasteners, adhesives, and finishes needed to produce a specific product related to sustainable energy.STS.HS.31.5.a

  • b

    Determine the correct tools and equipment needed to produce a specific product related to sustainable energy.STS.HS.31.5.b

  • c

    Identify the components of an effective sustainable energy product construction plan.STS.HS.31.5.c

Explain current trends and information related to sustainable energy production and distribution.STS.HS.31.6

  • a

    Identify pros and cons of sustainable energy.STS.HS.31.6.a

  • b

    Locate, organize, and reference reliable information from various sources to communicate trends in sustainable energy.STS.HS.31.6.b

Execute accurate measurements using math and measurement tools pertaining to sustainable energy.STS.HS.31.7

  • a

    Identify types of measurement tools used in sustainable energy.STS.HS.31.7.a

  • b

    Demonstrate the accurate use of measurement and layout tools to 1/16" precision.STS.HS.31.7.b

  • c

    Solve math functions and formulas to complete tasks within the sustainable energy field.STS.HS.31.7.c

Construct a sustainable energy related product or structure.STS.HS.31.8

  • a

    Create sketches and plans for a sustainable energy related product or structure.STS.HS.31.8.a

  • b

    Determine structural requirements, specifications, and estimate costs of structures.STS.HS.31.8.b

  • c

    Interpret plans to construct, maintain, or repair sustainable energy-related products or structures.STS.HS.31.8.c

  • d

    Properly plan, build, and maintain the product or structure.STS.HS.31.8.d

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