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Using Mathematical Knowledge to Improve the Energy Capacity of Hydropower
Lesson6 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9MathematicsMeasurementEnvironmentalEnergySustainabilityEconomicIndustry, Innovation and InfrastructureJob Ready
Lesson Summary
Students will solve practical problems by calculating the volume of cylinders and applying rates and ratios to optimise the energy capacity of the Kidston pumped hydro renewable energy project. They will use mathematical modelling to evaluate real-world engineering challenges in renewable energy.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- explore the role of civil engineering in renewable energy projects such as the Kidston Pumped Hydro project
- investigate how mathematical concepts such as volume, rates, and ratios can be applied to solve real-world engineering challenges.
Success criteria
Students can:
- calculate quantities that are directly proportional to another
- calculate the volume of a cylinder
- apply mathematical reasoning to a real-world context and present a mathematical justification for how increasing water usage in the Kidston pumped hydro project can improve energy output, using real-world data from the project.
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