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Heat up a lesson on solar energy by building a circuit for a cooling fan. Given a solar module and a DC motor, scholars develop hypotheses for how to make the fan turn. They test out their hypotheses, and then draw a circuit diagram to represent the solution.
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Instructional Ideas
- As an extension activity, challenge learners to create more complex circuits
Classroom Considerations
- Part four of the seven-installment series Understanding Science and Engineering
- Lesson requires a solar module, a DC motor with a fan, and a light source
Pros
- Provides worksheets for pupils to record information
- Encourages scientific inquiry
Cons
- None