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A Tale of Two Houses Lesson PlanA Tale of Two Houses Lesson Plan
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National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
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9th - 12th
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Science
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1 hr
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Year
2009
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A Tale of Two Houses

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Does it cost more per year to heat Bill's home in North Dakota or to cool Bubba's home in Georgia? Using heat transfer concepts, mathematical equations, and critical thinking skills, young engineers work in groups to determine who is putting out more money. This challenge would enhance any engineering design or physics curriculum by allowing learners to apply their knowledge to a real-life example.

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