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This lesson aims to introduce students to the basics of electricity – what it is, how we use it, and how we can generate it. Electricity is most often generated using a generator.
This lesson aims to introduce energy, helps to identify how we use energy, and begins to look closer at what renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy we use in the United States. For each suggested grade band, you’ll see some quick text for reading as well as a worksheet or link to interactive worksheets.
What does Marie Kondo have to do with home technology? Quite a bit, actually.
Point-of-sale (POS) systems are the nerve center for profitable retail businesses today. Modern POS systems connect sales data with pricing, inventory and operational data, giving you accurate, real-time information on business performance.
Air fryers are a relatively new technology. Introduced in 2005 for commercial kitchens, they quickly found a consumer market.
Smart home gift ideas aren’t just for the techies on your list anymore. Cool tech gifts are going mainstream, appealing to anyone who cares about safety and security, convenience, or entertainment.
Some of your home’s grimiest places are your home appliances. Another often overlooked source of smells and dust are dirty vents.
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The average American uses 80 to 100 gallons of water a day, most of which is used in the bathroom. To put that into perspective, people in many African nations can access only 5.
Once considered science fiction, the smart home has become a reality. Today’s homeowners increasingly use smart home devices to monitor and control energy usage, remotely control appliances and improve home security.
Home lighting has important practical and aesthetic applications. We use lighting to brighten our homes at night, to focus attention, for security and to create atmosphere.
According to the US Energy Information Administration, the average household in the United States pays around $1,340.04 for electricity every year, with small businesses paying approximately $7,856.