Cost Effective Solar Cells: Solar Panel Data Sharing

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Intended Grade Level(s):
9-12
Energy Content:
Circuitry,
Electrical Energy,
Electricity Generation,
Electrons,
Energy Fundamentals,
Solar Photovoltaic
Learning Goal(s):
  1. Students will analyze and share out power generation results with classmates
Unit:
Cost Effective Solar Cells
Lesson Number:
4
Pedagogy & Practice:
21st Century Skills Development,
Engineering Design,
Project-Based Learning
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
5: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking,
6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions,
8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Relevant NGSS PE:
HS-PS1-2,
HS-PS2-6,
HS-PS3-3
Estimated Activity Length:
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Files Associated with this Activity:
PDF icon Wolverton Lesson Plan #4 2018-2019 .pdf
Description:

This lesson is designed to be completed in one 40-minute section. The teacher will facilitate the sharing of student solar panel data from indoor and outdoor testing with fans, music circuits, LEDs and any other combinations that were constructed. Teachers will guide students in making connections to basic circuitry and solar cell power generation limits. Teachers should facilitate discussion leading toward the most efficient solar panel arrays based on power generation needs, loads, and environmental conditions.