Cost Effective Solar Cells: Unique Solar Cell Model Sketch and Presentation

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Intended Grade Level(s):
9-12
Energy Content:
Circuitry,
Electrical Energy,
Electricity Generation,
Energy Fundamentals,
Materials Science,
Solar Photovoltaic
Learning Goal(s):
  1. Students will sketch 2D or 3D models of their proposed solar cells
  2. Students will present their unique solar cell design ideas and sketches of their solar cells
Unit:
Cost Effective Solar Cells
Lesson Number:
11
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Engineering Design,
Hands-on Materials,
Research-Secondary
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems,
2: Developing and Using Models,
3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Relevant NGSS PE:
HS-PS1-2,
HS-PS2-6,
HS-PS3-3
Estimated Activity Length:
3 hours
Files Associated with this Activity:
PDF icon Wolverton Lesson Plan #11 2018-2019.pdf
Description:

This lesson is designed to be completed in two 80-minute sections. The teacher will facilitate brief class presentations on the unique solar cell models. Teachers will model and encourage students to provide warm and cool feedback to the presenters, propelling projects forward.

  • Day 1: Model sketching, Audience expectations and student presentations
  • Day 2: Student presentations
Other Material(s) Used:
• Drawing or grid paper • Computer access • 3D modeling software