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Solar Panel InteractiveSolar Panel Interactive
Publisher
Magic of Physics
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
10 mins
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Solar Panel

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Solar panels are everywhere! How do they work? Energize the class with an interactive that explains the magic of solar energy. The simple click-through demonstration shows how photons are captured and converted to a usable source of electric power.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

solar cells, solar panels, solar energy, electricity, electrical energy, generating electricity, photons, alternative energy sources, the sun, electrons, electric currents

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Include the resource in an alternative energy sources lesson 
  • Provide some solar-powered gadgets to help students relate the material in the interactive to its real-world use

Classroom Considerations

  • Individuals need a computer with Internet access to use the interactive

Pros

  • Great graphics make the interactive very enjoyable
  • The explanations are simple and student-friendly

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.2 RST.9-10.2 RST.11-12.2

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