Keeping it Cool With Solar: Build Time

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Intended Grade Level(s):
K-2
Learning Goal(s):

1. Students build shade structures that will optimize cooling the earth’s surface from sunlight.

Lesson Number:
4
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Estimated Activity Length:
1 hour
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Description:

This lesson is designed for one 30-minute session. Students build their structures based on their designs from Lesson 3. Students share evidence about how their structures affect the sunlight on the earth’s surface.

Science Kit Material(s) Used:
1.5-Volt 500mA Solar Module
Other Material(s) Used:
See construction materials list in lesson plan