Energy, Power, and Transportation Technology

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By: Len S. Litowitz and Ryan A. Brown

ISBN: 978-1-59070-221-5
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: © 2007
Subject: Technology / Engineering
Grade Level: 9-12
Retail Price: $80.00
School Price: $60.00

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Energy, Power, and Transportation Technology provides a comprehensive study of the basic elements of energy, power, and transportation and how they affect the world we live in. This textbook covers the resources, processes, and systems used in these industries. For maximum teaching and learning flexibility, chapter objectives are divided into Basic Concepts, Intermediate Concepts, and Advanced Concepts. Activities are provided at the end of each chapter to help the student apply the concepts covered in that chapter. Technology Links and Curricular Connections in each chapter help broaden student knowledge of technology and connect chapter content with concepts in math, science, and social studies.

1. Energy, Power, and Transportation Technologies

2. An Introduction to Energy

3. Nonrenewable Sources of Energy

4. Nuclear Energy

5. Renewable and Inexhaustible Energy Sources

6. Solar Energy

7. An Introduction to Power

8. Electrical Power Systems

9. Mechanical Power Systems

10. Fluid Power Systems

11. Control Technology and Automation

12. Electronics

13. Energy and Power Conversion Devices

14. Small Gas Engines

15. An Introduction to Transportation Systems

16. An Introduction to Vehicular Systems

17. Land Transportation Systems

18. Land Vehicular Systems

19. Water Transportation Systems

20. Water Vehicular Systems

21. Air Transportation Systems

22. Air Vehicular Systems

23. Space Transportation Systems

24. Space Vehicular Systems

25. Intermodal Transportation and Vehicular Systems

26. Energy, Power, Transportation, and the Environment

27. Energy, Power, Transportation, and the Future

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Chapter 5 (PDF, 1.39 MB)

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Correlations

Florida

Transportation Technology I (PDF, 176 KB)

Idaho

New Mexico

Energy Power (PDF, 307 KB)

Utah

Introduction to Transportation & Energy

Note: Correlation files may not be available for all listed courses.

About Author(s)

Len S. Litowitz - is a full professor in the Department of Industry and Technology at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where he also serves as program coordinator for the technology education teacher preparation program. He has taught courses in energy, power, transportation, and automation technologies to students of various age levels for approximately 25 years. Dr. Litowitz has published and presented extensively in the field of technology education, served as a consultant to numerous school districts, and taught summer workshops at several colleges and universities throughout the country. Additionally, Dr. Litowitz has studied the Design and Technology curriculum in the United Kingdom and served terms on the Board of Directors for the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) and the Technology Student Association (TSA). In 2002, he completed a term as President of the Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania (TEAP). Dr. Litowitz resides in Conestoga, Pennsylvania with his wife, Evanna Morris; daughter, Lindsay Rose; son, Evan; and cat, Jingle Bell.

Ryan A. Brown - is an assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and an associate director of the Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology at Illinois State University. He currently teaches courses for preservice teachers on topics such as instructional methods and assessment. Previously, he taught a variety of courses at the secondary level, including design processes, transportation systems, and fundamentals of engineering. Dr. Brown coauthored Exploring Design, Technology, & Engineering with Dr. R. Thomas Wright. He has also written titles in both the Humans Innovating Technology Series (HITS) and the Kids Inventing Technology Series (KITS) for ITEEA, as well as in the Activity! series for the Center for Implementing Technology in Education. Dr. Brown's educational background includes a bachelor's degree and master's degree from Ball State University and a doctorate degree from Indiana University.

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