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Technical Writing About River Current Power
Source: Teach Engineering
Description: Students learn about power generation using river currents. A white paper is a focused analysis often used to describe how a technology solves a problem. In this literacy activity, students write a simplified version of a white paper on an alternative electrical power generation technology.
Topics explored: run of river; electricity generation; hydroelectricity; white paper; writing skillsEducation Level
• High School
• Other Resources
Resource Type
• Curricula, Pacing Guides, Lesson Plans
Subject
• Engineering
Topic
• Energy Basics
• Hydrology
• Environmental Considerations
• Policy & Regulation