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2nd - 5th
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Solar Powered Calculator

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The perfect place to do one's math homework? Outside, of course. The third of seven lessons in the Understanding Science and Engineering unit focuses on solar energy. Learners investigate solar-powered calculators and discover how solar modules in the calculators help make them run.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

solar energy, appliances, electricity, light energy, energy transformation

Instructional Ideas

  • Have the class take apart an old solar-powered calculator to see its components

Classroom Considerations

  • Activity requires solar-powered calculators
  • Knowledge of solar modules is not necessary but would be helpful

Pros

  • Includes printable student handouts
  • Provides some educator background notes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.2.8 SL.2.2 W.3.8 W.4.8 W.5.8

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