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- Unit Plan: A Community Powered by Renewable Energy (.doc)
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Put the infinite power of the sun to good use. Young scientists learn about solar energy by completing a challenging project. They imagine that they are in charge of planning a solar panel array for a building and must decide where to place it. They create scale drawings, determine cost estimates, and write up a proposal to the local government.
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CCSS:
Designed
Instructional Ideas
- See if a solar panel installment company would be willing to provide information or even give a demonstration to the class
Classroom Considerations
- Sixth of seven lessons in the A Community Powered by Renewable Energy unit
- Scholars should be familiar with how to use multimeters and how to draw scale drawings
Pros
- Includes lesson extension recommendations
- Provides student handouts for easy implementation
Cons
- None