Energy Basics
This is the ability to do work or cause change.
What is energy?
Turning these off when you leave a room saves electricity.
What are the lights?
This appliance keeps food cold and runs 24/7. Keeping it closed helps save energy.
What is the refrigerator?
In addition to contributing to rocket science at NASA, she developed technologies to evaluate damage to the ozone layer, demonstrating a need for cleaner technology. She identified energy conversion systems and alternative systems to solve energy problems.
Who is Annie Easley?
This type of energy comes from the sun.
What is solar energy?
Using a fan instead of this appliance can save lots of energy.
What is the air conditioner?
Washing clothes in this temperature water saves energy.
What is cold water?
The first Black woman to launch a solar company. Her goal is to reduce monthly expenses for low-income Black households in Maryland.
Who is Krystal Hansley?
Name two advantages of solar energy
1. Good for the Environment because solar power produces no greenhouse gas emissions
2. Solar is the most abundant energy source on the planet
3. Solar is a cheap source of energy in the long run
This is the term for energy that comes from things like coal, oil, and natural gas.
What are fossil fuels?
This kind of light bulb uses less energy than a regular one.
What is an LED bulb?
You can reduce heating and cooling costs by sealing these in your house.
What are windows and doors (or drafts)?
Name a disadvantage of solar energy
1. Solar panels are expensive
2. The production of solar panels pollutes the environment
3. Solar energy is weather dependent
This type of energy comes from moving water.
What is hydroelectric (or hydropower)?
Plugging devices into one of these can help save energy when turned off.
What is a power strip?
This system heats or cools your home and should be maintained to save energy.
What is the HVAC system?
These two forms of energy are renewable and don’t cause pollution when used.
What are wind and solar energy?
This is the best time of day to use energy-intensive appliances like dishwashers or dryers to reduce strain on the power grid.
What is during off-peak hours?
This simple device adjusts the temperature in your home and can be programmed to save energy.
What is a thermostat?