Energy Use Table Worksheet, science homework help

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Primary Discussion Response is due by Friday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Tuesday (11:59:59pm Central).

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, complete and upload this Energy Use Table Worksheet and write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments.

You want to be part of the Green Revolution and are looking to find ways to reduce your energy use. But first, you must know what your energy use is. Complete the following:

  • Complete the table to keep track of your energy use for 3 days this week. Include the following:
    • What types of energy or fuel did you use (including any renewable sources of energy, such as wind, hydroelectric, solar, etc.)?
    • What was the purpose of the energy or fuel use (heating or cooling, recreational, etc.)?
  • Save your chart, and present it with 300-500 words containing the following information:
    • Which primary energy source does your electric company use to generate electricity (coal, nuclear, renewables, etc.)?
      • Cite the source for this information.
    • What changes could you make to decrease your energy use?
    • What changes could you make to increase your energy efficiency?
    • Which changes will be most difficult for you to implement? Why do you think so?

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

  • Does your peer use the same energy sources as you?
  • Did you learn any energy saving tips from your peer that you might implement in your own life?
  • Do you have any suggestions for your peer to reduce their energy use?

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Running head: ENERGY USE

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Energy Use Discussion Post
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation

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ENERGY USE
Energy Use Discussion Post Worksheet
Electricity
Computers - 6 hours
Lights – 5 hours
TV – 5 hours
Refrigerator- on all day Heating
– on an entire day at 70 F
Laundry - Wash

Gasoline
Drove to and
from school (1
hours)

Solar
Natural Gas
Solar water panels Cooking (0.45
(11 hours of
hour)
sunlight)

Day 2
Thursday
(8/24/2017)

Lights – 3 hours
Computers- 5 hours
TV – 6 hours
Refrigerator- on all day Heating
–on an entire day at 70 F
Laundry - Wash

Drove to and
from school
and went to
visit friends (2
hours)

Solar water panels Cooking (0.30
(11 hours of
hour)
sunlight)

Day 3
Friday
(8/25/2017)

Computers-7 hours
Lights – 5 hours
TV – 12 hours
Refrigerator – on all day Heating
– on
entire day at 70 F
Laundry - Wash

Drove to
recreational
center and ran
errands (3.5
hours)

Solar water panels Cooking (2 hours)
(11 hours of
sunlight)

$15.00

Free – installed
solar water
heating system

Day 1
Wednesday
(8/23/2017)

3- Day...


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