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Solar Cell (Photovoltaics) Lesson Plans
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Lower Elementary - Grades K-3
Solar Cell Simulation (K-4)
Solar energy: basics, heat and motion, chemical reactions, cooking, generating electricity, PV cells (K-4)
Use a photovoltaic panel, motor and propeller to build a simple solar-powered system. (K-4)
Solar energy: sun energy, light, plants, radiometer, thermometer, solar beads, solar oven, solar cells.(K-4)
Solar Energy Timeline (K-2)
Upper Elementary - Grades 4-5
Solar and Electric Cars (4-5)
Solar Cell Simulation (K-4)
Solar energy: basics, heat and motion, chemical reactions, cooking, generating electricity, PV cells (K-4)
Solar energy: sun energy, light, plants, radiometer, thermometer, solar beads, solar oven, solar cells.(K-4)
Producing Electricity with Sunlight (5-6)
Middle School - Grades 6-8
Solar Electricity in Texas (6-8)
Students observe the electrolysis of water using either photovoltaics or a battery as the electric energy source.
The scientific concepts of solar energy and photovoltaics (5-8)
Building a model solar car for competition in the Junior Solar Sprint. (5-8)
Utilizing Photovoltaic Cells and Systems (5-8)
Measuring the power from the sun. Measuring the sun's spectrum. How much PV do you need?
Building a PV module. Testing current and voltage of a solar cell. Calculating the efficiency of a solar cell. Making a solar simulator. (5-12)
Students will measure the output of a PV cell under varying conditions using a DC multimeter. (6-8)
The Design, Construction and Evaluation of a Solar-Powered Car (6-8)
High School - Grades 9-12
Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems (9-12)
Estimating PV System Size and Cost (9-12)
Advanced Photovoltaic Investigations: Local Insolation; Photovoltaics Power Output & I-V Curves; Photovoltaic Orientation & Power Output; Irradiance, Temperature & PV Output; Series and Parallel Circuits; Effect of Shading on a Photovoltaic Module. (9-12)
Modeling the Process of Mining Silicon Through a Single Displacement/Redox Reaction (9-12)
10 hands-on explorations that teach the scientific concepts of solar energy and photovoltaics. (9-12)
Spotlight on Photovoltaics & Fuel Cells (A Web-based Study & Comparison) (9-12)
Students are introduced to the basic physics and chemistry behind the operation of a solar cell. (11-12)
How Much Energy is a Kilowatt Hour? (10-12)
This unit introduces students to the concept of converting sunlight to electricity with photovoltaic cells. (9-12)
Students are introduced to the components of a solar electric system and the concept of the photovoltaic IV curve (11-12)
Students will learn about some of the variables related to the effectiveness of photovoltaic arrays in generating electricity. (11-12)
Determine the areas of the country which are most likely to produce solar energy by analyzing differences in incoming solar radiation graphs. (8-12)
Solar Cell Efficiency Experiment (9-12)
Determine the efficiency of a small photovoltaic cell; Build a Solar Energy Collector and analyze its efficiency. (9-12)
Building a PV module. Testing current and voltage of a solar cell. Calculating the efficiency of a solar cell. Making a solar simulator. (5-12)
Measuring solar radiation. Length of day around the world . Capture solar energy (5-12)
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