This unit is an introduction to the course content and themes. 

• Energy is defined and students learn the many forms and sources of energy that they will be studying. 
• Students learn to convert between units of energy such as joules, tce, bboe, kWh, etc. 
• Formulas and calculations are introduced and used to measure energy inputs and outputs.
• The concept of energy efficiency is introduced
• Students learn about electricity and use Kill-a-Watt meters to measure energy consumption in their homes
• Students make a small DC motor and learn how motors and generators operate
• Students work in groups to research and do a presentation on sources of renewable and clean energy