Keeping it Cool With Solar - Structure Test: How Cool Are We?

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Intended Grade Level(s):
K-2
Energy Content:
Energy Efficiency,
Energy Fundamentals,
Light (Visible),
Solar Thermal
Learning Goal(s):

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

  2. Students collect and analyze how cool the earth’s surface is inside their structure.

Unit:
Keeping it Cool With Solar
Lesson Number:
5
Pedagogy & Practice:
Early Childhood Learning,
Engineering Design,
Establishing a Culture of Science
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems,
2: Developing and Using Models,
3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations,
4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data,
5: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking,
6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions,
7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence,
8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Relevant NGSS PE:
K-PS3-1
Other Subjects Covered:
ELA: Speaking & Listening
Estimated Activity Length:
0 sec
Files Associated with this Activity:
PDF icon Keeping it Cool With Solar Lesson 5.pdf
PDF icon Lesson 5 -Thermometer.pdf
Description:

This lesson is designed for one 30-45 minute session. Students are shown how thermo infrared thermometers work. Teacher uses infrared thermometer and has students record the ground temperature outside and inside their structure. Students record and analyze observations.

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