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What kinds of materials store solar energy? (K-5)
Explore Solar Collection (4-5)
Demonstrate that energy from the sun can be collected and stored in many ways. (3-8)
Construct a simple solar water heater; Investigate color and heat; Investigate insulation and heat.(4-5)
Students will compare the amount of heat stored in different sized solar collectors. (3-5)
Scientists use windows to trap solar energy (5-8)
Solar Water Heaters (6-8)
Solar Water Heaters for Swimming Pools (6-8)
Passive Solar Building Design (5-8)
Explain the importance of insulating homes to reduce heat loss from the inside in cold weather and heat gain from the outside in hot weather. (6-8)