Electricity Production Teacher Training & Kit
Electricity Production Teacher Training & Kit
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Please stay tuned for the Fall secondary teacher training.
March 26, 2026
4:30pm to 6pm
Virtual • Free
Overview
Module 1. How does WA get its electricity? Students will research hydro, wind, solar, biomass, nuclear, coal, geothermal, natural gas, and petroleum and identify renewable and non-renewable sources of electricity.
Module 2. Do all states produce electricity the same way? Students will compare electricity generation in Pacific Northwest states to the nation.
Module 3. From where does the Columbia River get its water? Students will explore the Columbia River Basin, participate in a water molecule journey experience, and log data.
Module 4. Which clean, renewable energy is the most reliable? Students will build three generation stations (Wind, Solar, Hydro) to discover how these three forms of clean energy work together and which is most reliable.
Module 5. Which clean, renewable source of energy is most affordable? Students will calculate electricity costs in their home based on different sources of power generation.
Survey Questions
Based on what has been learned, students will explain the best power generation source to lead us to a clean energy future.
AVAILABLE TO TEACHERS AT NO COST!
Receive a $275 kit with materials to build hydropower, solar, and wind generation models.
Kits will be distributed after participant attends training.
Eligibility:
Open to all elementary teachers.
Padlet Access To:
- Curriculum with teacher notes
- Video tutorials for kit assembly and classroom activity
- 90-minute training with clock hours for WA teachers or certificate of completion for 1.5 Professional Development Units for Oregon teachers
Quality Assurance:
- Written by Mechelle Lalanne, STEM Educational Consultant and former North Central ESD Managing Director of Science Education
- Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards
- Reviewed and supported by power generation provider
Questions?
Contact James Webber
(509) 661-4939
james.webber@chelanpud.org
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