Science of the Electric Grid – Microgrids Case Study Project – Teacher

Summary

Teacher guide for a flexible lesson built around a Puerto Rico microgrid case study, with two deeper learning pathways teachers can assign separately or together: a research project comparing energy systems across eight global regions, and a structured class debate on microgrids versus the main grid. Includes student objectives, discussion prompts, rubrics for both pathways, and an answer key. Well suited for APES, high school Earth science, or an environmental studies unit on energy infrastructure and community resilience.