Introduction to LeaP-Quest "ENERGY"

We all know that Energy is the capacity for doing work and it can be neither created nor destroyed but only changed from one form to another, this principle is also known as law of conservation of energy.

In this LeaP-Quest students from class 7 to 12 and give them the opportunity to:-

• Explore different forms & sources of energy and how they can be converted from one form to another.
• Solve real life problems using the law of conservation of energy.
• Explore energy and environment interlinkages.
• Analyze the different non renewable sources and their impact on the environment and also explore sustainable alternatives.
• Create different artefacts using Computational thinking applications to analyze the efficiency of conversion of different forms of energy.
• Explore pros and cons of selecting non-renewable energy over renewable energy or vice-versa.

Problem Statement - 1

Most street lights are still lighting during day time which results in wastage of electricity. So create a gadget to solve this real world problem.

Guidelines:-

Students can use Arduino UNO & Mblock programming and use different sensors to create solution for the given problem.

Also prepare a presentation on how the entire solution can be actualized with minimum changes in the current infrastructure.

Login to ITE portal  and upload your Model or Project by clicking here

(Make sure you select Subject as Physics and topic as "ENERGY")

Suggested ICT applications but not limited to:

• MBlock
• Python
• Arduino Uno

Problem Statement - 2

You may have seen any monthly/quarterly electricity bill for your home and may also have noticed  that sometimes the bill is high and sometimes it's low. Let's explore how it is calculated and also solve a problem as you have been notified by the Electricity Department that there will be a shortage of electricity next month and have asked you to let them know the amount of electricity required. So prepare a hourly usage plan of your electrical appliance for minimal consumption of electricity and also calculate the expected electricity bill if your plan is followed. You can use the steps given below:-

1. Find out the unit in which electric energy consumption is measured
2. Find out relationship between Power and Energy
3. List all the electrical appliances in your home and note the given power rating for them.
4. If you see any sticker with stars on the appliance, note down the number of stars you see on the appliance.
5. Explore the Meaning of those stars on the appliance.
6. Use Spreadsheet/Excel to create the hourly usage table for the electrical appliances along with their power rating.
7. Calculate the Total units of Electricity that is expected to be consumed in the upcoming month.

Login to ITE portal  upload your Solution or Project by clicking here

(Make sure you select Subject as Physics and topic as "ENERGY")

Suggested ICT applications but not limited to:

• Spreadsheet / Excel
• Animaker
• Scratch Animation

Resources:

1. https://beeindia.gov.in/content/star-labelled-appliances
2. https://letsavelectricity.com/wattage-power-consumption-of-household-appliances/

Problem Statement - 3

We all know that using non-renewable energy sources has many disadvantages, but we still use it, so let's explore the pros and cons of both renewable and non renewable energy sources. You can use the following steps as guidelines and create a comparative analysis.

Step-1. Do an internet search for a renewable energy source and a non-renewable energy source.

Step-2 Select one renewable and one non-renewable energy source. 

Step-3 Explore the Pros/Cons of both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. You can consider some of these aspects but you are not limited to these:-

1. Requirement of space
2. Cost of Setting up
3. Ease of operation
4. Effect on the plants, 
5. Effect on the Air
6. Effect on the Water bodies
7. Effect on the Animals
8. Effect on the Forest
9. Biodiversity 
10. Human Health
11. Human settlements 
12. Work conditions and life of labour force 
13. Risks involved to the labour force and people around

Step-4 Now collate all the data and create a presentation / spreadsheet / scratch animation to represent your research findings. If possible use some pictures & videos also.

Resources:-

1- https://www.solarschools.net/knowledge-bank/non-renewable-energy

2- https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/what-is-energy/sources-of-energy.php

Login to ITE portal  and upload your Solution or Project by clicking here

(Make sure you select Subject as Physics and topic as "ENERGY")

Suggested ICT applications but not limited to:

• Spreadsheet / Excel
• Animaker
• Scratch Animation
• Python

 Problem Statement - 4 

• Powerpoint / Zoho Show
• Photostory
• Kinemaster
  Canva
  Animaker
  Scratch Animation

Resources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_flow_(ecology)

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5XhbhqOL_c

3. https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/energy-transfer

 Problem Statement - 5

A solar panel was being installed in your school terrace. Make an interview question for interviewing the people who were installing the panel if possible or you can do a search on information on the internet and also speak with your school Managing committee members who were there at the time of installation. Then you ask your Head Sir/ Madam to provide you 2 electricity bills – before and after installation of the panel and calculate using a spreadsheet how much is being saved. 

Please make your views based on two  questions:

• i) Why is it important not to waste energy? As a citizen, how do you conserve energy?
• ii) Assume all the reserves of non renewable energy sources have been depleted. How do you think people will light and heat buildings, and what will they use for transportation?

Finally create a presentation to demonstrate advantages/disadvantages of solar panel utilization to reduce energy consumption as well as economic impact.

What will be the monetary savings of your schools if you continue to use the solar panel for another 50 years?

Login to ITE portal  and upload your Solution or Project by clicking here

(Make sure you select Subject as Physics and topic as "ENERGY")

Suggested ICT applications but not limited to:

• Spreadsheet / Excel
• Scratch Animation
• Powerpoint / Zoho Show
• Canva
• Animaker

Resouces

1. https://www.paradisesolarenergy.com/blog/difference-between-off-grid-and-on-grid-solar-energy

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power