Cost Effective Solar Cells: Titanium Dioxide Raspberry Solar Cell Data Sharing
Intended Grade Level(s):
9-12
Energy Content:
Learning Goal(s):
- Students will collect and analyze titanium dioxide coated “raspberry juice” solar cell data.
- Students will discuss results and draw conclusions about variables that may affect power generation.
Lesson Number:
8
Pedagogy & Practice:
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
Estimated Activity Length:
2 hours
Files Associated with this Activity:
Description:
This lesson is designed to be completed in one 80-minute section. The teacher will facilitate the sharing of student titanium dioxide solar cell results with emphasis on variables during data collection. Teachers will demonstrate spreadsheet sorting for students and allow time for students to draw conclusions from the class data using an optional framed paragraph for conclusions. Teachers will guide students in making connections to the titanium dioxide, anthocyanin, and potassium tri-iodide electron system.
