ENERGY EQUITY COURSE | UNIT 1: ENERGY DEFINED
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Explore the importance of energy literacy and start (or continue!) your energy literacy journey with the definition of energy. This unit helps you visualize how energy moves through ecosystems, identify different forms of energy, summarize the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics, and measure energy and power. It is 20:09 minutes in duration and includes 6 multiple-choice questions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this unit, you should be able to:
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Summarize the importance of energy literacy,
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Define energy and name the natural and market sources of energy,
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Explain the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy using everyday examples,
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State the first and second laws of thermodynamics, and
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Define power and identify units of measuring power.
COURSE OVERVIEW AND RESOURCES
This document contains an overview of the course including learning objectives, the format, key terms, and resources to further build your energy knowledge!
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ENERGY EQUITY COURSE
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Unit 1: Energy Defined
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Unit 2: Equity Defined
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Unit 3: Energy and Climate Change
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Unit 4: Energy Consumption
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Unit 5: Policy and Advocacy