Students will be working making a solar cell. Solar cells are added together to make a solar panel. Each cell has an electrical output. Students will be working with multimeters to find the output of their solar cell. Each group Read more
Beginning lesson, in which students will be exposed to the material as a whole and understand what their focus will be. They will be introduced to renewable resources, a main focus on solar energy. They will have an introduction to Read more
Students will be working with an article that contains maps of China and the United States in which a similar area of solar radiation is compared. Students will be using the graphs, charts, and maps to construct comparison maps of Read more
These lessons are focused on the importance of engineering, based on climate trends and the need to focus on energy. The first lesson introduces correlations, and the math concepts continue on to linear fit/trend lines. To make a relevant assessment, Read more
In this activity, students will explore how various changes to the design of a wind turbine will change the efficiency. Students will learn the basics of how electricity is generated by wind and how shape and texture can vary the Read more
Students will use their knowledge of how to measure angles to determine which angle of a solar panel will absorb the most light. They will conduct an experiment that will simulate solar panels absorbing sunlight at various angles between 0˚ Read more
“The nearby town needs its energy. Help them out, whilst turning a profit yourself, by spending money wisely to develop your earth-friendly power grid. The goal is to plant the windmills in the most efficient way, so you will need Read more
Instructions to solar energy projects to save money and reduce pollution are found below, along with information regarding solar panels and solar cell types. Which Solar Panel Type is Best? Mono-, Polycrystalline or Thin Film? BuildItSolar: Solar energy projects for Read more
The article below explores the idea of capturing energy using wind energy in a big city, like New York. Wind Energy in New York