July 19, 2016 | Making Cents of Financial Literacy By Amneris Solano During the past decade, a financial recession swept across the nation. While media reports indicate that the national economy is recovering, little has been done...
June 28, 2016 | Farm to Fuel: The Alternative Fuels Industry By Amneris Solano The alternative fuels industry has been steadily growing for the last several years due to the concern over the depletion of our non-renewable energy sources...
June 28, 2016 | Shorted: The first generation with a shorter life expectancy than their parents By Amneris Solano In this project, much of the learning responsibility is placed on the student. The driving question is open ended enough that several answers and perspectives...
May 31, 2016 | Getting Smart about Electrical Energy By Amneris Solano Students will explore alternative energy possibilities as well as alternative energy careers available in North Carolina. NC State’s Science House’s partnership with FREEDM system center provides the base...
May 31, 2016 | Exotic Metals By Amneris Solano Thermoelectric Energy Generators could be one of the most promising forms of energy harvesting we’ve been able to perfect this century. The idea of thermoelectric...
May 26, 2016 | Measuring Rocket Impulse By Amneris Solano The impulse data for model rocket engines is stated and shown graphically for Estes engines. This lesson will allow you to compare the manufacturer’s specifications...