Environmental Impact of Cloud Computing
Students will investigate how cloud computing affects the energy consumption of our digital lives.
Key Questions
- Analyze how cloud computing affects the energy consumption of our digital lives.
- Evaluate strategies for making data centers more energy-efficient.
- Predict the long-term environmental impact of increasing reliance on cloud services.
Common Core State Standards
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