Batteries & Storage

Photovoltaic Solutions "Shark-Tank Style"

Grades:

10-12

Unit:

Lesson Number:

Description:

In this lesson, the students will take their knowledge gained in the previous activities to innovate design solutions that will allow PV technology to plan an increased role in the transportation sector. The challenge given to them is to design a BEV that...

Energy Content:

Batteries & Storage,

Electrical Energy,

Solar Photovoltaic,

Transportation

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Learning Goal(s):

1. Students will use data and mathematics to design a solution for using PV technology in the transportation sector. 2. Students will create a presentation with visuals and specs outlining their proposed solution. 3. Students will present and attempt to “sell” their products to a panel of judges.

Pedagogy & Practice:

Engineering Design,

Group Work/Collaboration

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions,

7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Author:

Clayton Hudiburg

Relevant NGSS PE:

HS-ESS3-2,

HS-ESS3-4,

HS-ETS1-1,

HS-ETS1-2,

HS-ETS1-3,

HS-PS3-2

Other Subjects Covered:

ELA: Speaking & Listening,

Math: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

Estimated Activity Length:

5 hours

Solar vs. Battery Circuits

Grades:

4-5

Unit:

Solar Ovens

Lesson Number:

Description:

In this lesson, students will explore and do small experiments with mini solar panels and circuit boards. The class will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy. Students will continue to work in their Solar Energy Student Notebooks to...

Energy Content:

Batteries & Storage,

Biomass Energy,

Electrical Energy,

Solar Photovoltaic

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Learning Goal(s):

Students will do experiments that reinforce the idea that the sun’s energy can be transferred into electrical energy. Students will also explore and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy. Students will discuss how solar energy compares to other forms of energy generation.

Pedagogy & Practice:

Group Work/Collaboration,

Hands-on Materials,

Multiple Learning Styles

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations,

7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Author:

Debbie Abel

Relevant NGSS PE:

4-PS3-2,

4-PS3-4,

3-5-ETS1-1,

3-5-ETS1-2,

3-5-ETS1-3

Other Subjects Covered:

ELA: Writing

Estimated Activity Length:

50 min

What is Our Plan?

Grades:

9-12

Unit:

50 Year Energy Plan

Lesson Number:

Description:

With all the pieces in place, this Unit’s final lesson asks students to code a spreadsheet that calculates and mathematically predicts the environmental impacts of different energy sources and strategies over a 50 year timespan. Divided into five...

Energy Content:

Batteries & Storage,

Biomass Energy,

Electrical Grid (Transmission & Distribution),

Hydropower,

Solar Photovoltaic,

Sources of Energy,

Wind Energy

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Learning Goal(s):

1. Students utilize their knowledge of energy’s impact on global systems as well as the process of energy generation in order to inform their development of a 50-year Energy Plan divided into decades.

Pedagogy & Practice:

Engineering Design,

Group Work/Collaboration,

Place-Based Learning,

Project-Based Learning

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

5: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking,

6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions,

7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Author:

Bradford Hill

Relevant NGSS PE: