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Concentrated Solar Power Lesson PlanConcentrated Solar Power Lesson Plan
Publisher
Teach Engineering
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Year
2009
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Concentrated Solar Power

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The seventh segment in an eight-part unit promotes the idea of concentrating the sun to increase the power of a photovoltaic panel. Pupils learn about devices used such as reflectors or lenses.

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Concepts

angles, photovoltaic cells, the photovoltaic system, pv system, reflections, reflectivity, electricity, generating electricity, solar array, solar cells, solar energy, solar panels, the sun, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Create groups to research different large solar array systems to find out how they concentrate the sun
  • Delve deeper into the concept of concentrating solar power by reviewing the reference material directly

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should be familiar with how people can manipulate photovoltaic panels to increase their efficiency

Pros

  • The resource includes answers to discussion questions you can expect from participants
  • Includes additional videos that show some emerging technology for concentrating solar power

Cons

  • None

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