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Understanding Electricity Costs: Watts, Kilowatt-Hours, and Energy Conservation

Students learn about watts, kilowatt-hours, electricity rates, and calculating appliance energy costs.

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Students learn about watts, kilowatt-hours, electricity rates, and calculating appliance energy costs. They complete household cost calculations and propose realistic ways to reduce weekly electricity use.

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  • Students will explain the difference between watts and kilowatt-hours.
  • Students will calculate daily and weekly electricity costs.
  • Students will apply a formula to compare household appliance energy use.
  • Students will develop a plan to reduce electricity consumption by at least 15%.