Lesson Plan

Unique Solar Cell Construction and Testing

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It's finally time to build. The 12th of 14 installments in the Cost Effective Solar Cells unit has future scientists construct their unique solar cells. They then test out the devices in various conditions and record the results.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners take pictures of their creations to include in their reports
Classroom Considerations
  • Scholars should already have their designs ready from the previous lessons
  • Project requires materials, including electric hot plates and various chemicals; see the resource for the complete list
Pros
  • Lists some troubleshooting tips for different types of solar cells
  • Gives detailed lesson instructions
Cons
  • None