Solar Powered Calculator

Solar Calculator
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Intended Grade Level(s):
2-5
Energy Content:
Electrical Energy,
Electricity Generation,
Energy Fundamentals,
Solar Photovoltaic
Learning Goal(s):

Students will be able to explain that some devices use light energy and transform into electrical energy, which powers different devices such as lights.

Unit:
Understanding Science and Engineering Through Solar Power
Lesson Number:
3
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems,
6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Relevant NGSS PE:
4-PS3-2
Other Subjects Covered:
ELA: Speaking & Listening,
ELA: Writing
Estimated Activity Length:
0 sec
Relevant Common Core Standard(s):
2.W.8,
3.W.8,
4.W.8,
5.W.8,
2.SL.2
Files Associated with this Activity:
PDF icon lesson3-solar-calculator.pdf
PDF icon solar-student-worksheets-part3.pdf
Description:

The teacher will show an example of a solar powered device using a solar powered calculator.

Other Material(s) Used:
Class set of “Solar Student Worksheet, Part 3: How Does the Calculator Get Electricity” • One digital calculator