Start Date
6-6-2017 12:00 AM
Description
Short Abstract:
In this presentation, the educational advantages of using hands-on learning for a solar thermal project at Wentworth will be discussed. Last year, the hot water storage tank was built, an assessment from chemistry’s required thermodynamics unit, and next year’s project will be constructing a wind pump.
Full Abstract:
The world’s next generation will very soon be left with severe climate complications which inevitably will result in the urgency to find innovative solutions to unprecedented problems. The students of today need more than just lecture and theory to effectively address these intricate, costly and time sensitive dilemmas.
Efficient home heating systems are a key component to a sustainable future, but study of this topic is not one that can be adequately addressed in traditional class settings, because of current teaching models. During lecture, the prevailing paradigm allows for little depth regarding societal problems, and classroom discussion about solutions are virtually impossible.
In this presentation, the educational advantages of using hands-on learning for a solar thermal project at Wentworth will be discussed. This project allows students to construct one component of this system each semester. Last year, the hot water storage tank was built, an assessment from chemistry’s required thermodynamics unit, and next year’s project will be constructing a windpump with the plumbing and connections. The presentation will also provide a fresh look at current industrial practices and the incorporation and integration of passive heating into existing residential homes.
Integrating Sustainability into STEM: A Project Based Approach
Short Abstract:
In this presentation, the educational advantages of using hands-on learning for a solar thermal project at Wentworth will be discussed. Last year, the hot water storage tank was built, an assessment from chemistry’s required thermodynamics unit, and next year’s project will be constructing a wind pump.
Full Abstract:
The world’s next generation will very soon be left with severe climate complications which inevitably will result in the urgency to find innovative solutions to unprecedented problems. The students of today need more than just lecture and theory to effectively address these intricate, costly and time sensitive dilemmas.
Efficient home heating systems are a key component to a sustainable future, but study of this topic is not one that can be adequately addressed in traditional class settings, because of current teaching models. During lecture, the prevailing paradigm allows for little depth regarding societal problems, and classroom discussion about solutions are virtually impossible.
In this presentation, the educational advantages of using hands-on learning for a solar thermal project at Wentworth will be discussed. This project allows students to construct one component of this system each semester. Last year, the hot water storage tank was built, an assessment from chemistry’s required thermodynamics unit, and next year’s project will be constructing a windpump with the plumbing and connections. The presentation will also provide a fresh look at current industrial practices and the incorporation and integration of passive heating into existing residential homes.