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ENERGY INDUSTRY FUNDAMENTALS
Course Materials Overview
Overview of the EIF CoursePrint-Based Modules:
Module 1: History and Organization of the Industry
Module 2: Safety Module 3: Electric Power
Generation Module 4: Electric Power
Transmission Module 5: Electric Power
Distribution
Web-based Modules: Module 6: Career Exploration Module 7: Hot Topics in Energy
Module 1 Units
A. History of the U.S. Energy Industry and Infrastructure
B. The Energy Industry: Structure and Organization
C. Energy Flow: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
Module 2 Units
A. Regulatory/Procedural/SecurityB. Preparing for Hazards in the
WorkplaceC. Hazards and Response
Module 3 Units
A. Conventional Electric Power Generation Systems
B. Overview of Generation Fuel Sources
C. Overview of Emerging and Alternative Generation Technologies
Module 4 Units
A. Introduction to Electric Power Transmission
B. Transmission Governance, Stability and Emerging Technologies
Module 5 Units
A. Introduction to Electric Power Distribution
B. Distribution Governance, Stability and Emerging Technologies
C. Natural Gas Distribution
Module Structure Each module is divided into units. A module’s table of contents presents
the flow of the entire module in a unit-by-unit fashion.
While the teaching materials vary, each unit contains the same major components in the same sequence.
EACH INSTRUCTORGUIDE UNITCONTAINS: Unit Overview Learner Expectations
(Student learning objectives) Teaching Strategies Pacing Chart for Lesson
Delivery Complete Student Text for the
Unit Teaching Resources
Example Unit Sequence
Example Unit Overview
In this unit you will follow Shawn and Brianna as they look for ways to reduce their electricity bill and find out how electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed to consumers. Along the way, they’ll discover ways the utility industry has changed to become more efficient in the production, transmission, and distribution of power.
Example Unit Overview This unit traces the evolution of the power
industry, from the discovery and harnessing of electricity to its status as a consumer product. We begin with a very brief look at the properties of electricity and continue with a discussion of some of the inventors who commercialized its use. Next, we examine the economic principles behind the commercialization and the economic regulation that developed from a system of investor holding companies. The unit concludes with an investigation of environmental regulations and methods for reducing toxic emissions.
Example Learner Expectations
Describe the process of electric metering and billing for energy consumption.
Explain the flow of energy from generation through distribution to the customer.
Example Learner Expectations
Discuss the history of the United States energy industry/infrastructure.
Discuss environmental laws and regulations that impact the energy industry (local, state, and federal) and explain importance of proper documentation to ensure compliance.
Explain the role of regulatory bodies in the energy industry.
Example Teaching Strategy
Throughout this unit and the rest of the course, students will be asked to complete short activities, worksheets, laboratory activities, and to answer a variety questions. It is recommended that they keep a spiral notebook or composition book in which they can collect data, record answers, take notes and so forth. Keeping documentation is a skill required in many jobs in the energy industry.
Example Teaching Strategy from Unit B This unit presents many opportunities for small group
discussion. Allow students to work on the Critical Thinking exercises in groups. Give them time for reflection and research, if needed. Collaborative learning allows you to work with smaller groups of students….Based on your interaction with the small groups you can determine which concepts, if any, need to be reviewed or re-taught before continuing to the next lesson. Additionally, it gives students the opportunity to develop interpersonal skills required by industry.
Example Pacing Chart
Example Pacing Chart
Complete Student Text of the Unit(Including Unit Glossary)
Excerpt from Student Text
Excerpt from Student Text
Teaching Resources for Modules 1 - 5
Teaching Resources Include:
PowerPoint presentation with outlines Activity materials—student handouts,
lab worksheets, vocabulary exercises, guided note-taking
Review questions and quizzes Answer keys to activities, critical thinking
exercises, review questions, quizzes Links to supplemental resources Equipment list for discretionary activities
Example PowerPoint Outline1. Title Slide: The Science Behind
Cleaner Air2. Monitoring Particulate Air Pollution
a. Many developing countries do not have air monitoring sensors, so it is difficult to estimate the amount of pollution
b. Particle pollution is one-tenth the diameter of a human hair (PM2.5 = 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter)
c. Suspected of contributing to millions of premature deaths around the world each year
Example Student Activity Worksheet
Example Student Activity Worksheet
Example Student Activity Worksheet
Example Student Activity Worksheet
Example Review Questions1. Discuss the types of information found in an
electric bill.2. Describe the major components of a generating
unit and the energy conversions that occur in each.
3. Describe how power plants have become more efficient over the years.
4. What is the purpose of the transmission system?5. What does a transformer do? Why is this
important?6. What is the relationship between current,
voltage, and power?
Example Quiz
Example Answer Key
Example Answer Key
Example Answer Key
Example Answer Key
Modules 6 and 7 (in development) are web-based
Overview page
Registration to download materials
Access Modules 6 and 7 via the side menu
Overview of working in the energy industry (conditions, job descriptions, education requirements, links to outside resources)
Career Profiles (descriptions of specific jobs within the industry)
Extension Activities (activities that can be done by individual students or as a facilitated group exercise)
Module 6—Career Exploration contains:
Career Profiles
Sample Career Profile
Sample Career Profile
Sample Career Profile
Sample Career ProfileModules 6 and 7 (in development)are web-based
Module 7—Hot Topicscontains: Energy
Efficiency/Conservation Alternative Energy Emerging Technologies SmartGrid and Time of
Use Technologies Energy Regulatory
Issues
