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Physics / Mātai ahupūngao
Module 1: Batteries
Topics covered:
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Batteries (basics) i.e. a complete circuit is required
Hands-on components:
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Make a potato, lemon or other fruit/vege battery to power a low voltage clock
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Use a voltmeter to measure the voltage of the battery
Demonstrating an electromagnet
Module 2: Energy sources
Topics covered:
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Non-renewable energy sources
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Renewable energy sources
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Climate change
Hands-on components:
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Alternative energy sources: mini wind turbines & hand cranks
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Electromagnet (demonstration if staffing levels allow)
Module 3: Simple Machines
Topics covered:
The six types of simple machines (pulleys, levers, wedges, screw, inclined plane and wheel & axle).
Hands-on components:
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Levers - identify the fulcrum, pivot and load
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Pulleys - construct very simple pulleys
Using a mini wind turbine to generate electricity