Your Future in Hydropower

This unit, created for use in Career and Technology Education programs and classrooms, contains hands-on activities to explore careers and opportunities within the hydropower industry. Students will get a comprehensive view of the tools, skills, and concepts necessary to prepare for a job in hydropower.

Duration

Variable

Subject

CTE (Career and Technical Education)

Grade

Multi-Grade

Key topic

Renewable Energy - Hydro

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