TeslaTown 1.03

Discover Tesla Town and delve into the realms of electricity generation and delivery systems. Embark on a journey through a hydroelectric power plant to witness the inner workings of a turbine, explore a solar-powered residence, and marvel at the wind turbines scattered across a wind farm.

• Geared towards upper elementary and middle school students, spanning grades 3-8
• Introduces fundamental concepts within electromagnetism
• Showcases the significance and mechanisms behind current and future electricity generation and distribution networks
• Immerse yourself in interactive structures and illuminating photographs

This educational project was crafted by a team of power engineering experts and educators hailing from the Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSTE) as well as the Information Trust Institute (ITI) at the esteemed University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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The Cyber Resilient Energy Delivery Consortium (CREDC) spearheads interdisciplinary research and development efforts focusing on enhancing the cybersecurity of power grids, oil refineries, and pipeline operations. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (energy.gov) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (dhs.gov), CREDC collaborates with prominent institutions including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Argonne National Laboratory, Arizona State University, Dartmouth College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Old Dominion University, Oregon State University, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Rutgers University, Tennessee State University, University of Houston, and Washington State University.