The lesson will first explore the concept of current in electrical circuits. Current will be defined as the flow of electrons. Photovoltaic (PV) cell properties will then be introduced. This will lead to the principle of "Conservation of Energy." Finally, with a basic understanding of the circuits through Ohm's law, learners will see how the energy from the sun can be used to power everyday items, including vehicles. This lesson utilizes the engineering design activity of building a solar car to help students learn these concepts.

Concepts

electrons, engineering, photovoltaic cells, ohm's law, stem

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Additional Tags

electrical circuits, conservation of energy, integrated teaching and learning program and laboratory, teachengineering, solar

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)