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This Solar Angles and Tracking Systems lesson plan also includes:
The sun will continue to rise in the east and set in the west, no matter what. The first lesson in a series of eight introduces the class to solar angles. It makes connections between a person's latitude and the angle of position of the sun. Pupils learn that a photovoltaic panel's efficiency is improved if the panel is capable of tracking the sun.
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Concepts
angles, electricity, generating electricity, electrical energy, alternative energy sources, energy, solar energy, solar array, solar cells, solar panels, the equinox, latitude and longitude, photovoltaic cells, the photovoltaic system, renewable energy sources, the sun, trigonometry applications, pv system, technology resources
Instructional Ideas
- Determine the angle of the position of the sun at your location on the equinox, summer solstice, and winter solstice
- Have the pupils draw the summer angle diagram and label the angles with the correct terminology
Classroom Considerations
- The handout contains the same information that is in the lesson background and concepts for teachers
Pros
- The resource contains lesson extension activities
- Includes a vocabulary list pertinent to the lesson
Cons
- None