Solar Powered Water Pumping
Intended Grade Level(s):
2-5
Learning Goal(s):
Students will be able to make observations and record data about how different materials affect the speed of a solar powered water pump.
Lesson Number:
6
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
Estimated Activity Length:
1 hour 30 min
Files Associated with this Activity:
Description:
Students use a solar module and other materials in conjunction with a water pump to test how quickly one cup of water can be pumped.
Science Kit Material(s) Used:
1.5-Volt 500mA Solar Module
2-Volt, 500mA Solar Modules
Kidwind Small Water Pump
Other Material(s) Used:
Copies of class sets of “Solar Student Worksheet Parts 9-13” • Copies of class sets of “Solar Module Mirror Holder Cutout” • Electronic copy of Excel spreadsheet: “Lesson 6 Class Data Table”
