Energy Demand and Scale – Data Set

Summary

Overview

Dive into real-world data with this interactive analysis activity. Students evaluate how electricity use changes by hour, season, and temperature, and how different energy sources contribute to meeting base and peak loads.

Learning Objectives

• Interpret demand curves and load profiles.
• Compare summer vs. winter energy use patterns.
• Identify which technologies provide baseload vs. peaking power.
• Evaluate implications for integrating renewables and managing grid reliability.

Classroom Integration

Use this data set alongside The Demand Curve video or as a standalone quantitative analysis lesson. It supports NGSS practices in analyzing and interpreting data, helping students apply math and science reasoning to real-world systems.