Energy Dimensional Analysis: Appliance Spreadsheet Lab

Turn energy data into real-world insights. In this spreadsheet simulation, use dimensional analysis to calculate appliance energy use, compare lifetime costs, and identify the most efficient household technologies using real consumption data.

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Topics

  • AP
  • AP Environmental Science
  • APES
  • next generation science standards
  • NGSS
  • data literacy
  • high school
  • dimensional analysis
  • unit conversion
  • power
  • energy
  • Kilowatt-hour
  • kWh
  • Watt
  • Joule
  • J/s
  • energy consumption
  • energy efficiency
  • cost-efficient
  • cost analysis
  • household appliances
  • Refrigerator
  • Air conditioner
  • Water heater
  • Spreadsheet
  • Cell
  • Formula
  • Fill handle
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Science
  • unit mismatch
  • cost
  • consumption
  • total lifetime cost
  • unit conversion practice
  • quantitative analysis
  • data manipulation
  • spreadsheet functions
  • unit consistency