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Science · 6–8

The Power of Water: Grand Coulee Dam

Students learn how water stored behind Grand Coulee Dam moves through penstocks, turbines, and generators to produce electricity.

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Students learn how water stored behind Grand Coulee Dam moves through penstocks, turbines, and generators to produce electricity. The resource includes key vocabulary, geographical context, a step-by-step explanation, and comprehension prompts.

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  • Students will explain how hydroelectric power is generated.
  • Students will identify the roles of reservoirs, penstocks, turbines, and generators.
  • Students will describe how energy changes form during power generation.
  • Students will explain the geographical significance of Grand Coulee Dam.