Variables Affecting Solar Power
Intended Grade Level(s):
7-8
Learning Goal(s):
• Students will be able to identify and explain at least three variables that effect the efficiency of photovoltaic cells • Students will conduct a scientific investigation to determine which photovoltaic cell configuration will generate the most power.
Unit:
Lesson Number:
6
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
Estimated Activity Length:
2 hours
Relevant Common Core Standard(s):
Files Associated with this Activity:
Description:
Students will plan and condict an investigation into solar photovoltaic technologies to determine what variables affect the output of panels. They will calculate and compare their exploration of solar panels to their previous investigation of wind turbines in the last lesson.
