Renewable/Green Energy

Sources of Energy
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Intended Grade Level(s):
4-5
Energy Content:
Solar Photovoltaic,
Sources of Energy
Learning Goal(s):

Students will learn about and observe different forms of renewable energy. They will also learn about the different photovoltaic cells installed on Beaverton or other schools with Solar 4R Schools projects.

Unit:
Solar Ovens
Lesson Number:
5
Pedagogy & Practice:
Group Work/Collaboration,
Hands-on Materials
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Relevant NGSS PE:
4-PS3-2,
4-PS3-4,
3-5-ETS1-1,
3-5-ETS1-2,
3-5-ETS1-3
Other Subjects Covered:
ELA: Informational Text,
ELA: Vocabulary Development
Estimated Activity Length:
50 min
Files Associated with this Activity:
PDF icon Solar Ovens Lesson 5.pdf
Description:

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the different forms of renewable/green energy.  They will learn about the photovoltaic cells installed in our school district, Beaverton Schools. However, any project on

Other Material(s) Used:
• Lego Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set (optional) • Lego Renewable Energy Add on Pack • Electric fan • Access to a sink • Access to the Internet and the Solar 4R Schools website • Solar Energy Student Workbook