Lesson Plan

DC to AC to DC Efficiency

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The power to learn about AC and DC power lies within everyone. The fifth of seven installments in the Off the Grid unit continues the investigation of the efficiency of a USB charger. Individuals use an inverter that converts DC power to AC and then back to DC.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class compare efficiencies for different chargers
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes the use of science journals
  • Experiment requires a variety of materials and equipment; see resource for complete list
Pros
  • Gives some questions for a discussion session
  • Provides examples of data recording tables
Cons
  • No student worksheet
Common Core